1
[ verb ] make lighter or brighter

Synonyms

light illuminate illumine illume

Examples

"This lamp lightens the room a bit"

Used in print

(Marvin Schiller, "The Sheep's in the Meadow,"...)

The giant electric signs and marquees were lit_up for_the_first_time since blackout regulations had been instituted , and the atmosphere was alive with the feeling that victory was just around_the_corner .

Related terms

lighten spotlight floodlight light light light light light illumination

2
[ verb ] start to burn with a bright flame

Examples

"The coal in the BBQ grill finally lit up."

Used in print

(T. C. McClary, "The Flooded Desert," Argosy,...)

Her temper sparked like charcoal when it first lights_up .

Related terms

ignite

3
[ verb ] ignite

Examples

"The sky lit up quickly above the raging volcano."

Related terms

ignite

4
[ verb ] become clear

Synonyms

clear brighten clear_up

Examples

"The sky cleared after the storm."

Related terms

overcast

5
[ verb ] begin to smoke

Synonyms

light fire_up

Examples

"After the meal, some of the diners lit up"

Related terms

ignite smoke

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