Brighten on
/ˈbraɪtn ɒn/B1
PreIntermediate
1. To become more cheerful or optimistic, often due to an event or another person's actions.
- When Jack heard the good news, his face brightened on immediately.
- The room brightened on as soon as she started to play the piano.
2. To gain clarity or increase in brightness, often used figuratively to describe an improved perspective.
- Mary's understanding of the problem brightened on as she listened to the explanation.
- As the day progressed, their plan brightened on and became more feasible.
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