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brighten

verb as in make shine or glow

verb as in make happy, feel better

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He went on to suggest an improvement to one of Ms. Thompson’s lines and add a little pratfall at the end, and the set brightened with laughter.

Masino launched a plan in 2024 to update the company’s flagship restaurant brand by brightening up its dining rooms and better curating its retail offerings to help attract younger guests.

The picture looks unlikely to brighten soon as the government prepares to raise taxes this fall to plug a widening budget deficit, as borrowing costs continue to rise.

There's even a new city "lightscape" to brighten buildings in the business district.

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The subsequent Weoley Warriors group encouraged flags to be put up and it previously told the BBC Midlands Today programme that "we really hope it brightens your day and brings joy and love".

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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