britn. To make bright or brighter; to make to shine; to increase luster.

To make luminous by light from without, or by dispelling gloom; as, to brighten sorrow or prospects.

To cheer; to make gay or cheerful. Joy brightens his crest.

To make illustrious, or more distinguished; as, to brighten a character.

To make acute or witty: .

britn. To grow bright, or more bright; to clear up; as, the sky brightens.

To become less dark or gloomy; as, our prospects brighten.