History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
brighten

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

make shine or glow

fortify

to strengthen (a place) against attack (with walls, weapons etc)

make strong and secure; add to

reinforce

to make (something) stronger by adding or supplying more people or material

strengthen, augment

PUNCH UP as in Wiktionary
PUNCH UP as in Wikipedia