Adorn and Brighten

Adorn

Adorn verb - To make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming.
Usage example: the Sultan's tent was richly adorned with thick tapestries and gleaming gold candlesticks

Brighten and adorn are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Brighten" instead a verb "Adorn".

Brighten

Brighten verb - To become glad or hopeful.

Adorn and brighten are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Adorn" instead a verb "Brighten".

Common collocations

room adorn room brighten room
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