осветли́ть — meaning in English

English meaning

• lighten verb To make or become brighter.

Senses

осветли́ть is used for these senses in English:

• lighten (transitive) To make brighter or clearer; to illuminate.
• lighten (intransitive) To become brighter or clearer; to brighten.

lighten — full definition

1. verb To make or become brighter.
2. verb To make something less heavy or less burdensome.
3. verb To become more cheerful, or to make a mood less serious.

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