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Verb
S:
(v)
light up
(start to burn with a bright flame)
"The coal in the BBQ grill finally lit up"
S:
(v)
light
,
illume
,
illumine
,
light up
,
illuminate
(make lighter or brighter)
"This lamp lightens the room a bit"
S:
(v)
clear up
,
clear
,
light up
,
brighten
(become clear)
"The sky cleared after the storm"
S:
(v)
light up
(ignite)
"The sky lit up quickly above the raging volcano"
S:
(v)
light up
,
fire up
,
light
(begin to smoke)
"After the meal, some of the diners lit up"