Translations for „brighten“ in the English » Portuguese Dictionary

I . brighten [ˈbraɪtən] VB intr

brighten

iluminar

brighten eyes

brilhar

to brighten up sky

clarear

to brighten up the future

prometer

to brighten up (become cheerful)

alegrar-se

to brighten up sb's face

iluminar-se

II . brighten [ˈbraɪtən] VB trans to brighten sth (up)

1. brighten room:

to brighten sth (up)

alegrar

2. brighten party, mood:

to brighten sth (up)

animar

Usage examples with brighten

to brighten sth (up)

alegrar

to brighten up sky

clarear

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

The apical 2/3 is brown, gradually brightening toward the apical end of the cell.

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It appears that the jets are sometimes impacting material shortly after being created and thus brightening.

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This have brightened the prospects of the light tank project to achieve a limited production.

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Only in the 1990s, when progress toward peace became tangible, did the economic situation brighten.

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The firing process brightens the colors of the finished piece and adds to its beauty.

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Violet, as it brightens, looks more and more blue.

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May our seeds of light open, brighten, and sow peace on earth.

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A world that laughs and loves and sings has enshrined the memory of this gentle soul whose song restored and brightened the deep places.

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The band explains that all one needs to brighten one's day is to sing a song happy and in harmony.

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It is a place whose very name is typical of brightening prospects.

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