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To make or become more light, cheerful, or colorful.
“The sun came out and began to brighten the gloomy room.”
Emitting or reflecting more light; having a high degree of sheen or radiance.
“The living room feels much bigger and brighter after we painted the walls white.”
Superlative form of bright: emitting or reflecting the most light; most intensely luminous.
“Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky.”
To make a confusing, complex, or ambiguous situation easier to understand by providing explanation, detail, or structure.
“The manager called a meeting to bring clarity to the new company policies.”
To provide something useful, such as a skill, experience, or resource, that adds value to a group, project, or negotiation.
“She brings years of marketing experience to the table, which will be invaluable for our new campaign.”
An archaic or variant term for a native inhabitant of Britain, particularly one of Celtic or ancient British stock.
“The medieval manuscript referred to the local tribesmen as the ancient britthon of the western hills.”
A sword with a broad, straight, double- or single-edged cutting blade, frequently fitted with a basket hilt.
“The Highland warrior drew his basket-hilted broadsword and braced for the cavalry charge.”
Past tense of break; to have separated into pieces as a result of a blow, shock, or strain.
“He accidentally broke the vase while cleaning the shelf.”
The business or office of a broker, or the fee charged for their services in facilitating transactions.
“She decided to open her own real estate brokerage after years of working as an independent agent.”
A heated enclosure or device used to maintain a constant temperature for raising young poultry or other animals.
“The farmer placed the newly hatched chicks safely inside the brooder.”
Used to express a feeling of extreme cold or shivering.
“Brr, it is freezing outside today!”
An iconic American rock musician known for his energetic stage performances, poetic and socially conscious lyrics, and association with heartland rock.
“Growing up in the 1980s, he listened to endless tracks by Bruce Springsteen.”
A light fog, mist, or haze that obscures visibility, especially one rising from the sea or damp ground.
“A bruma cobria a manhã de outono na serra.”
The past tense and past participle of brush; to have cleaned, smoothed, or arranged something using a brush.
“She brushed her hair until it shone.”
To treat someone with extreme physical violence or cruelty.
“The prisoners claimed they were brutalized by the guards during interrogation.”