Definition of Light up

1. Verb. Start to burn with a bright flame. "The coal in the BBQ grill finally lit up"


2. Verb. Make lighter or brighter. "This lamp lightens the room a bit"
Exact synonyms: Illume, Illuminate, Illumine, Light
Generic synonyms: Lighten, Lighten Up
Specialized synonyms: Floodlight, Spotlight
Derivative terms: Illuminant, Illumination, Illumination, Light, Light, Light, Light, Light, Light

3. Verb. Become clear. "The sky cleared after the storm"
Exact synonyms: Brighten, Clear, Clear Up
Antonyms: Overcast

4. Verb. Ignite. "The sky lit up quickly above the raging volcano"
Generic synonyms: Ignite, Light

5. Verb. Begin to smoke. "After the meal, some of the diners lit up"
Exact synonyms: Fire Up, Light
Entails: Smoke
Generic synonyms: Ignite, Light
Derivative terms: Light

Lexicographical Neighbors of Light Up

light reaction
light reactions
light reflex
light reflex
light scattering
light second
light sense
light show
light sleep
light source
light speed
light time
light touch
light treatment
light unit
light up (current term)
light upon
light water
light welterweight
light whipping cream
light wire appliance
Light Within
light year
lign-aloes
Lignac-Fanconi syndrome
lignage
lignages
lignaloes
lignan
lignans

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