History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
brighten

to cause something to become brighter, lighter or more cheerful etc

make shine or glow

illuminate

to make (something) clear; help to explain (an idea, fact); to give light to (something)

make light

lighten

to make (something) (more) light or bright

illuminate

radiate

to send out rays of (light or heat)

give off; scatter

twinkle

a sparkle; to shine with an unsteady light

glimmer, shine

LIGHT UP as in Wiktionary
LIGHT UP as in Wikipedia