'Brighten Up' Phrasal Verb

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Definition of Brighten up phrasal verb

Brighten up phrasal verb

1. Meaning: Improve (weather)
   (Intransitive | International English)
   
   » Example: The day started cloudy but BRIGHTENED UP in the afternoon.
2. Meaning: Become happier
   (Intransitive | International English)
   
   » Example: He BRIGHTENED UP when he heard the news.
3. Meaning: Make something more attractive or pleasant
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: We tried to BRIGHTEN the place UP by painting it.