Light up

verb

To start burning, typically produce flame or brightness.

He light up the candle to create a cozy atmosphere
Visual representation of "light up" - To start burning, typically produce flame or brightness

Often appears as...

  • light up a candle
  • light up a fire
verb

To make something more bright or illuminated.

She light up the room with her smile
Visual representation of "light up" - To make something more bright or illuminated

Often appears as...

  • light up the room
  • light up the sky

Usage tips

General, Idiomatic

verb

To show joy, excitement, or enthusiasm.

Her eyes light up when she saw the puppy
Visual representation of "light up" - To show joy, excitement, or enthusiasm

Often appears as...

  • eyes light up
  • face light up

Usage tips

General, Idiomatic

verb

To start smoking a cigarette.

He stepped outside to light up a cigarette
Visual representation of "light up" - To start smoking a cigarette

Often appears as...

  • light up a cigarette
  • light up a cigar

Usage tips

Idiomatic

verb

To start burning, typically produce flame or brightness.

He light up the candle to create a cozy atmosphere
Visual representation of "light up" - To start burning, typically produce flame or brightness

Often appears as...

  • light up a candle
  • light up a fire
verb

To make something more bright or illuminated.

She light up the room with her smile
Visual representation of "light up" - To make something more bright or illuminated

Often appears as...

  • light up the room
  • light up the sky

Usage tips

General, Idiomatic

verb

To show joy, excitement, or enthusiasm.

Her eyes light up when she saw the puppy
Visual representation of "light up" - To show joy, excitement, or enthusiasm

Often appears as...

  • eyes light up
  • face light up

Usage tips

General, Idiomatic

verb

To start smoking a cigarette.

He stepped outside to light up a cigarette
Visual representation of "light up" - To start smoking a cigarette

Often appears as...

  • light up a cigarette
  • light up a cigar

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 4
Visual representation of "light up"
LampPro Tip 1/2

Physical Action

Used when someone actively ignites something, often with a match or lighter.

Illustration for Physical Action
She used a match to light up the grill.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Create Atmosphere

Describes the act of adding light or fire to enhance the ambience of a place.

Illustration for Create Atmosphere
Candles were lit up to add warmth to the chilly room.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Physical Action

Used when someone actively ignites something, often with a match or lighter.

Illustration for Physical Action
She used a match to light up the grill.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Create Atmosphere

Describes the act of adding light or fire to enhance the ambience of a place.

Illustration for Create Atmosphere
Candles were lit up to add warmth to the chilly room.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Physical Action

Used when someone actively ignites something, often with a match or lighter.

Illustration for Physical Action
She used a match to light up the grill.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Create Atmosphere

Describes the act of adding light or fire to enhance the ambience of a place.

Illustration for Create Atmosphere
Candles were lit up to add warmth to the chilly room.
Visual representation of the word "Light up"

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