brighten

Example Sentences

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Most supernovae follow a fairly smooth pattern, gradually brightening before slowly fading away.

From Science Daily

The meal begins with scallop brightened with currant and rye-seasoned buttermilk, then slow-cooked reindeer, sirloin and tongue, finished over wood, mushroom purée beneath and fermented cabbage cutting richness.

From Salon

And then he smiled that smile of his that always seemed to brighten the day up a little bit.

From Literature

When the hills in back of us began to brighten, Francey took up one of my hands and Maggie the other.

From Literature

Then his face brightened, and he looked at me.

From Literature