iluminar; clarear; alegrar
1. to make or become brighter or lighter in color or intensity
The sun brightened the room.
O sol iluminou o quarto.
2. to make or become happier or more cheerful
Her smile brightened his day.
O sorriso dela alegrou o dia dele.
3. to improve or enhance the quality of something
A fresh coat of paint will brighten up the kitchen.
Uma nova demão de tinta vai melhorar a cozinha.
Related Idioms & Phrases
brighten up - melhorar o humor ou a aparência
brighten someone's day - alegrar o dia de alguém
look on the bright side - ver o lado positivo
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