brighten up

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cheer up v.
satisfy v.

VERB

cheer up

Synonyms

WEAK

brighten improve in mood improve in outlook improve in spirits perk up

VERB

satisfy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amuse appease assuage delight elate entertain fascinate flatter gratify mollify placate

STRONG

animate befriend captivate capture cheer cloy comfort conciliate enliven enthrall exhilarate fill gladden glut gorge humor indulge pacify propitiate quench rejoice sate satiate score sell slake suit surfeit

WEAK

do the trick fill the bill get by hit the spot make merry make the grade sell on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agitate annoy bore depress disappoint incite offend pain provoke tire trouble upset worry

STRONG

abstain deplete deprive diet discourage dissatisfy distress dull exhaust fast hurt irritate lose moderate

WEAK

anger discontent dissuade fail frustrate

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brighten up

The idea behind the mural was to brighten up the village of around 1,500 people, so artist Steve Jenkins was enlisted.

From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026

The ultimate blowback was the Ukraine War, but let’s brighten up.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 20, 2026

For the whimsical city girl looking to brighten up her next run, Beats and Sandy Liang have joined forces to create the sweetest pair of headphones.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 21, 2025

Ray also adds that her dogs are "a ray of light" and help to brighten up those "dark days."

From Salon ● Nov. 13, 2024

“Well, I’m going to miss you around the house. Never did see anything brighten up your granddaddy like having you here did.”

From "Mississippi Trial, 1955" by Chris Crowe

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