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LIGHT UP

Definition:

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