Phrasal Verbs With 'Brighten Up'

We have 3 phrasal verb definitions related to 'Brighten Up'.

Brighten up

Meaning:

Improve (weather)

Example:

The day started cloudy but BRIGHTENED UP in the afternoon.

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Brighten up

Meaning:

Become happier

Example:

He BRIGHTENED UP when he heard the news.

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Brighten up

Meaning:

Make something more attractive or pleasant

Example:

We tried to BRIGHTEN the place UP by painting it.

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