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  • verb transitive To bring light to something, to brighten.
  • verb intransitive To become light, to brighten.
  • verb intransitive To light a cigarette, pipe, etc.
  • verb transitive To make happy.
  • verb transitive, slang To open fire on a target or group of targets.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • verb begin to smoke
  • verb ignite
  • verb start to burn with a bright flame
  • verb become clear
  • verb make lighter or brighter

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