Meaning of "brighten" in the English dictionary

PRONUNCIATION OF BRIGHTEN

brighten  [ˈbraɪtən]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BRIGHTEN

Brighten is a verb.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb brighten in English.

WHAT DOES BRIGHTEN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Brighten

Brighten is a pop rock band from Chico, California, consisting of brothers Justin and Jimmy Richards, and Alex Draper. The band has recently been on tour with This Providence, Cute Is What We Aim For, Eisley, and All Time Low. In 2007, their debut album, King vs. Queen, was released on Carbon Copy Media, without the band's full knowledge.

Definition of brighten in the English dictionary

The definition of brighten in the dictionary is to make or become bright or brighter. Other definition of brighten is to make or become cheerful.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO BRIGHTEN

PRESENT

Present

I brighten

you brighten

he/she/it brightens

we brighten

you brighten

they brighten

Present continuous

I am brightening

you are brightening

he/she/it is brightening

we are brightening

you are brightening

they are brightening

Present perfect

I have brightened

you have brightened

he/she/it has brightened

we have brightened

you have brightened

they have brightened

Present perfect continuous

I have been brightening

you have been brightening

he/she/it has been brightening

we have been brightening

you have been brightening

they have been brightening

Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past

I brightened

you brightened

he/she/it brightened

we brightened

you brightened

they brightened

Past continuous

I was brightening

you were brightening

he/she/it was brightening

we were brightening

you were brightening

they were brightening

Past perfect

I had brightened

you had brightened

he/she/it had brightened

we had brightened

you had brightened

they had brightened

Past perfect continuous

I had been brightening

you had been brightening

he/she/it had been brightening

we had been brightening

you had been brightening

they had been brightening

Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future

I will brighten

you will brighten

he/she/it will brighten

we will brighten

you will brighten

they will brighten

Future continuous

I will be brightening

you will be brightening

he/she/it will be brightening

we will be brightening

you will be brightening

they will be brightening

Future perfect

I will have brightened

you will have brightened

he/she/it will have brightened

we will have brightened

you will have brightened

they will have brightened

Future perfect continuous

I will have been brightening

you will have been brightening

he/she/it will have been brightening

we will have been brightening

you will have been brightening

they will have been brightening

The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional

I would brighten

you would brighten

he/she/it would brighten

we would brighten

you would brighten

they would brighten

Conditional continuous

I would be brightening

you would be brightening

he/she/it would be brightening

we would be brightening

you would be brightening

they would be brightening

Conditional perfect

I would have brighten

you would have brighten

he/she/it would have brighten

we would have brighten

you would have brighten

they would have brighten

Conditional perfect continuous

I would have been brightening

you would have been brightening

he/she/it would have been brightening

we would have been brightening

you would have been brightening

they would have been brightening

Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative

you brighten
we let´s brighten
you brighten

The imperative is used to form commands or requests.

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

Infinitive

to brighten

Past participle

brightened

Present Participle

brightening

Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

SYNONYMS OF «BRIGHTEN»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «brighten» and belong to the same grammatical category.

synonyms of brighten

animate · buck up · clear up · encourage · enliven · excite · exhilarate · fire · gladden · gleam · glow · hearten · improve · invigorate · light up · lighten · look up · perk up · rally · shine · take heart · vitalize

TRANSLATION OF BRIGHTEN

Find out the translation of brighten to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of brighten from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «brighten» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 变得开心
• Translator English - Spanish: animarse
• English: brighten
• Translator English - Hindi: रोशन
• Translator English - Arabic: سطع
• Translator English - Russian: скрасить
• Translator English - Portuguese: iluminar-se
• Translator English - Bengali: উজ্জ্বল রোগ
• Translator English - French: s´égayer
• Translator English - Malay: Penyakit Bright
• Translator English - German: sich aufheitern
• Translator English - Japanese: 表情が明るく見える
• Translator English - Korean: > 밝아지다
• Translator English - Javanese: Penyakit sing padhang
• Translator English - Vietnamese: sáng
• Translator English - Tamil: பிரைட்ஸ் நோய்
• Translator English - Marathi: ब्राईट रोग
• Translator English - Turkish: Parlak hastalığı
• Translator English - Italian: rallegrarsi
• Translator English - Polish: rozjaśnić
• Translator English - Ukrainian: скрасити
• Translator English - Romanian: lumina
• Translator English - Greek: λαμπρύνει
• Translator English - Afrikaans: kikker
• Translator English - Swedish: ljusna
• Translator English - Norwegian: lysne

8 QUOTES WITH «BRIGHTEN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word brighten.

1

Isaac Asimov

There is a single light of science, and to brighten it anywhere is to brighten it everywhere.

2

Clive Barker

All I've ever wanted to do is darken the day and brighten the night.

3

Gracie Gold

My favorite shampoos and conditioners are from Pantene's Damage Repair line, but I also love the Color Preserve Shine collection. I get highlights here and there to brighten my look, so the Color Preserve shampoo and conditioner is great for protection.

4

F. Sionil Jose

November is auspicious in so many parts of the country: the rice harvest is already in, the weather starts to cool, and the festive glow which precedes Christmas has began to brighten the landscape.

5

Charles Kimbrough

I've always been slightly self-conscious as an actor, and I guess that sometimes reads as pomposity. Starting when I was 30, I somehow gave off an impression at an audition that had them mentally put me in a three-piece suit or put an attache case in my hand. If there was a stiff-guy part, the director would brighten up when I came in.

6

Jessica McNamee

I help out at Tall Trees, which my aunt set up on the Central Coast. It's where intellectually impaired young people can paint. Their artwork's sent to hospitals all over Australia to brighten up their rooms.

7

James Gates Percival

There are moments of life that we never forget, which brighten and brighten as time steals away.

8

Edward Young

How blessings brighten as they take their flight.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BRIGHTEN»

Discover the use of brighten in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to brighten and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Brighten the Corner Where You Are: A Novel

This novel from award-winning author Fred Chappell has won the hearts of readers and reviewers across the country.

Fred Chappell, 2013

Pillow Pop: Quick-Sew Projects to Brighten Your Space

Collects twenty-five different patterns for square pillow patchwork sewing projects, and includes tips on such different techniques as paper piecing, quilting, embroidery, and appliquâe.

Heather Bostic, 2013

Brighten Up Boring Beginnings and Other Quick Writing Lessons

Students become better writers when they have the techniques at their fingertips. With this book, you'll have the ready-to-go mini-lessons and follow-up practice sheets that target the writing skills students need most.

Laura Robb, 1999

Brighten your day with self-esteem: how to empower, energize ...

Read this book, take action with his suggestions and you will know the wisdom of his work". -- Jack Canfield, CSP, Best-selling Author Chicken Soup for the Soul

William J. McGrane, 1995

Garden Goodies: Cheerful Messages to Brighten the Kitchen

Designs included in this book: Orange You Glad We're Friends We're a Perfect Pear You Are the Apple of My Eye You Deserve an Appleause You're So Sweet Even in a Pickle In a Pickle You're a Real Dill When Life Hands You a Lemon, Make ...

Annette Bradshaw, Gwyn Franson, 1983

Cat Wisdom: To Lift Your Spirits and Brighten Your Day

"Cat Wisdom is a collection of photographs and words of wisdom from the world of adorable kittens"--Page 4 of cover.

Tanya Graham, 2005

Brighten Acres

Midnight Rage, led the pack in the final trifecta race.

Lea Roberts, 2008

Chic & Unique Celebration Cakes: 30 Fresh New Designs to ...

Gives step-by-step instructions on making beautiful, unique, and colorful cakes, cookies, and other treats.

Zoe Clark, 2011

2400 Jokes to Brighten Your Speeches

But it has to be the short, dynamic humor of today—not the long-winded stories and anecdotes that amused our grandparents. One-liners get the laughs and carry the message because they are so easily quotable.

Robert Orben, 2012

Sweet Paper Crafts: 25 Simple Projects to Brighten Your Life

With helpful templates, step-by-step photographs, beautiful shots of each whimsical piece, and plentiful ideas for one-of-a-kind creations, this book will motivate even novice crafters to start snipping their very own paper finery.

Mollie Greene, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BRIGHTEN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term brighten is used in the context of the following news items.

Emily Blunt, Lupita Nyong'o, And Rosie Huntington-Whiteley …

Emily Blunt, Lupita Nyong'o, And Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Beautifully Brighten Dior's Haute Couture Show! 7/06/2015 4:45 PM ET | Filed under: Fashion ... «PerezHilton.com, Jul 15»

Rainbow flags brighten downtown Belleville during...

Stacey Love-Jolicouer, the marshal for Belleville's Pride Parade, claps during the opening celebration for the event at Empire Square. Dozens ... «www.insidebelleville.com/, Jul 15»

Six summery accessories to brighten up your bathroom

From a mother-of-pearl soap dispenser to a Jaipur pottery toothbrush holder, these items deliver colour and class ... «South China Morning Post, Jul 15»

Kids Swearing In This Smart Car Advert Is Enough To Brighten …

Adverts are always trying to be funny, but few of them actually make the cut. This one will probably have you in stitches, featuring a bunch of ... «Huffington Post UK, Jul 15»

Many watch July 4 fireworks brighten sky at Cascade Falls Park

JACKSON, MI – Many people gathered Friday, July 3, at Cascade Falls Park for the annual fireworks celebration. Crowds flooded the sidewalks ... «MLive.com, Jul 15»

India brighten Olympic hopes

Hockey World League : Rani goal fetches vital win and fifth spot for women's team. Rani Rampal's goal helped India defeat Japan in the ... «Deccan Herald, Jul 15»

Fireworks brighten valley skies

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio got an early start to the Fourth of July weekend with a spectacular fireworks show Thursday evening. «The Desert Sun, Jul 15»

Letter: News anchors brighten day

My wish is to commend Julian Teekaram and Jeff Gunter, who bring us the early morning news Mondays through Fridays on our local Lima ... «Lima Ohio, Jul 15»

7 yellow accessories to brighten up your day

So far the weather gods have been showing mercy, giving us a good few weeks of sunshine and temperatures well above the customary 'feels ... «Gay Star News, Jul 15»

Broncos brighten days at Children's Hospital Colorado

Broncos players, cheerleaders and Miles the Mascot visited kids at Children's Hospital Colorado to put smiles on their faces. AURORA, Colo. «DenverBroncos.com, Jul 15»