light up
light up
provide light
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light up with Russian translation
light up usage examples
Новая лампа будет освещать уголок для чтения вечером.
The new lamp will light up the reading corner in the evening.
Гирлянды могут освещать полки и делать комнату уютнее.
Fairy lights light up the shelves and make the room feel cosy.
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light up synonyms
What's the difference between light up / light / illuminate / brighten / switch on / lighten
To cause something to become lit or to brighten; also used figuratively (face/eyes 'light up').
The Christmas tree lights up the living room.
Рождественская ёлка освещает гостиную.
A general verb meaning to make something burn or to provide light; can overlap with 'light up' but also means 'ignite'.
She lit a candle to provide some light.
Она зажгла свечу, чтобы было светлее.
To light something up (often used in more formal or technical contexts) and also to clarify or explain figuratively.
The monument is illuminated at night.
Памятник освещается ночью.
To make something more bright or cheerful; used for light, color and mood.
The new paint brightens the kitchen.
Новая краска делает кухню светлее.
To activate an electrical device (to make it start working), often causing lights to come on; more action-oriented than 'illuminate'.
Please switch on the lamp when it gets dark.
Пожалуйста, включи лампу, когда стемнеет.
Often means 'make lighter in color' or 'make less heavy/serious'; only sometimes used for increasing light in a room.
Open the curtains to lighten the room.
Открой шторы, чтобы сделать комнату светлее.
To emit light or to be bright; focuses on the light source shining rather than causing broad illumination.
The sun shines through the window.
Солнце светит через окно.
To emit a soft steady light; implies gentle or warm illumination rather than bright lighting.
The night-light glows softly in the nursery.
Ночник мягко светится в детской.
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How to pronounce light up and what this word means
light up translation: освещать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce light up
/ˈlaɪt ʌp/
light up translation
освещать
light up examples
The new lamp will light up the reading corner in the evening.
light up transcription
/ˈlaɪt ʌp/, /tə ˈlaɪt ʌp/
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Questions about this word
light up meaning: what does it mean?
provide light
light up pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
light up is pronounced as /ˈlaɪt ʌp/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
light up definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The new lamp will light up the reading corner in the evening. Translation: Новая лампа будет освещать уголок для чтения вечером.
Is light up part of Interior and Decor vocabulary?
Yes, light up (освещать) can be learned in the Interior and Decor topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is light up part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, light up (освещать) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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