v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Brightened p. pr. & vb. n. Brightening. ] [ From Bright, a. ] 1. To make bright or brighter; to make to shine; to increase the luster of; to give a brighter hue to. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To make illustrious, or more distinguished; to add luster or splendor to. [ 1913 Webster ]
The present queen would brighten her character, if she would exert her authority to instill virtues into her people. Swift. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. To improve or relieve by dispelling gloom or removing that which obscures and darkens; to shed light upon; to make cheerful; as, to brighten one's prospects. [ 1913 Webster ]
An ecstasy, which mothers only feel, Plays round my heart and brightens all my sorrow. Philips. [ 1913 Webster ]
4. To make acute or witty; to enliven. Johnson. [ 1913 Webster ]
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เช่น Secretary of State=รัฐมนตรีต่างประเทศของสหรัฐฯ (ในภาพตัวอย่าง),
High school=โรงเรียนมัธยมปลาย
