brighten
/ˈbɹaɪtən/verb
Elementary
1
To make bright or brighter in color.
2
To make illustrious, or more distinguished; to add luster or splendor to
3
To make more cheerful and pleasant; to enliven
4
To grow bright, or more bright in color; to clear up
5
To become brighter or more cheerful in mood
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing