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Lighten

usgb/ˈlaɪtn/Volume
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Emotional Brightening

Lighten often implies a positive, uplifting change in emotion when removing darkness.

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Fairy lights can really lighten a cozy winter evening.
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Light Source

The term can suggest adding or introducing a light source, not just color changes.

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We'll lighten this corner with a new lamp.
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