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How to pronounce “brighten”

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Pronunciation guide for brighten

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of brighten with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: How Aerosols Brighten Clouds — and Cool the Planetwhere you would consistently and appreciably brighten marine clouds.
Definition summary: (transitive) To make bright or brighter in color.

Example 1 of 8

How Aerosols Brighten Clouds — and Cool the Planet

where you would consistently and appreciably brighten marine clouds.

[Verb]
(transitive) To make bright or brighter in color.
(transitive) To make illustrious, or more distinguished; to add luster or splendor to
(transitive, figuratively) To make more cheerful and pleasant; to enliven
(intransitive) To grow bright, or more bright in color; to clear up
(intransitive) To become brighter or more cheerful in mood

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