Brighten

·adj To make acute or witty; to Enliven.

II. Brighten ·adj To make illustrious, or more distinguished; to add luster or splendor to.

III. Brighten ·adj To make bright or brighter; to make to shine; to increase the luster of; to give a brighter hue to.

IV. Brighten ·vi To grow bright, or more bright; to become less dark or gloomy; to clear up; to become bright or cheerful.

V. Brighten ·adj To improve or relieve by dispelling gloom or removing that which obscures and darkens; to shed light upon; to make cheerful; as, to brighten one's prospects.