brighten

verb

1. make lighter or brighter

   verb.change

   Examples

   The paint will brighten the room.

   Synonyms illume illuminate illumine light light up lighten lighten up

   Antonyms darken

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. become clear

   verb.weather

   Synonyms clear clear up light up

   Antonyms cloud overcast

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. To make bright or brighter; to make to shine; to increase the luster of; to give a brighter hue to.

   verb

   Source: webster1913

4. To grow bright, or more bright; to become less dark or gloomy; to clear up; to become bright or cheerful.

   verb

   Source: webster1913