light up English

Meaning light up meaning

What does light up mean?

light up

— verb start to burn with a bright flame The coal in the BBQ grill finally lit up

— verb (= light) make lighter or brighter This lamp lightens the room a bit

— verb ignite The sky lit up quickly above the raging volcano

— verb (= light) begin to smoke After the meal, some of the diners lit up

— verb (= clear) become clear The sky cleared after the storm

Synonyms light up synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as light up?

light up English » English

illuminate

shine

brighten

light

illumine

reveal

kindle

illume

ignite

burn

switch on

sparkle

radiate

fire up

turn on

radiant

lighten

irradiate

inflame

give light to

flare up

flame up

enlighten

dawn

clear up

clear

cause to burn

bring to light

break

blaze up

blaze

beam

visible

throw the light upon

throw light on

tank up

take fire

set ablaze

render beautiful

point

make bright

lit

lightning

illuminated

go on

glitter

glare

give some light

get light

exemplify

Topics light up topics

What do people use light up to talk about?

Universe, creation Sky Weather

Lightning, thunder

• What does lightning do?
  (lightning) strike be struck by lightning flash (of lightning) streak (of lightning) light up

Daily life Food

Tobacco

• What methods of using tobacco are there?
  smoke light up light (a cigarette) chew

States Quality

Light

• What words refer to making light shine in a place?
  light (v) light up illuminate