brighten
/ˈbraɪtn/
bright · en
ˈbraɪt · n
English Definition
v. to make or become more light or cheerful
Significado en Español
iluminar, alegrar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm sáng, làm vui lên
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “brighten”:
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A
darken
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B
dim
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C
illuminate
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D
shadow
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C — illuminate.
“brighten” means v. to make or become more light or cheerful
Common questions about “brighten”
What does “brighten” mean?
brighten — v. to make or become more light or cheerful. In Chinese: 使明亮，使愉快.
How do you pronounce “brighten”?
brighten is pronounced /ˈbraɪtn/. It breaks into 2 syllables: bright · en.
Is “brighten” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. brighten appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
