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BRIGHTENING Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word brightening. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word brightening. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for BRIGHTENING

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clear
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective

• readily apparent to the mind

• allowing light to pass through

• accurately stated or described

• free from clouds or mist or haze

noun

• the state of being free of suspicion

• a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water

adverb

• entirely

• in an easily perceptible manner

adjective satellite

• free from confusion or doubt

• affording free passage or view

• free from contact or proximity or connection

• characterized by freedom from troubling thoughts (especially guilt)

• (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims

• (especially of a title) free from any encumbrance or limitation that presents a question of fact or law

• clear and distinct to the senses; easily perceptible

• free of restrictions or qualifications

• free from flaw or blemish or impurity

• clear of charges or deductions

• easily deciphered

• freed from any question of guilt

• characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving

verb

• rid of obstructions

• make a way or path by removing objects

• become clear

• grant authorization or clearance for

• remove

• go unchallenged; be approved

• be debited and credited to the proper bank accounts

• go away or disappear

• pass by, over, or under without making contact

• make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

• free from payment of customs duties, as of a shipment

• clear from impurities, blemishes, pollution, etc.

• yield as a net profit

• make as a net profit

• earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

• sell to get rid of

• pass an inspection or receive authorization

• pronounce not guilty of criminal charges

• settle, as of a debt

• make clear, bright, light, or translucent

• rid of instructions or data

• remove (people) from a building

• remove the occupants of

• free (the throat) by making a rasping sound

lighten
verbv
verb

• make more cheerful

• reduce the weight on; make lighter

• become more cheerful

• make more cheerful through the use of color

• become lighter

• alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive

clear up
verbv
verb

• make clear and (more) comprehensible

• finish a task completely

• free (the throat) by making a rasping sound

• become clear

• make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

light up
verbv
verb

• start to burn with a bright flame

• introduce light into

• become clear

• ignite

• begin to smoke

lighten up
verbv
verb

• make more cheerful

• become more cheerful

• make more cheerful through the use of color

• become lighter

Best Hypernyms For BRIGHTENING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for brightening, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for CLEAR

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