Dutch-English translations for opkikkeren

brightenWe brightened the room with a new coat of paintHaving Mark around the place really brightens things upThe sky brightened as the storm moved on
cheer upI cheered up after seeing the results.The arrival of the unexpected letter cheered him up almost immediately.Cheer up! Things could be worse.

encourage
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I encouraged him during his race.We encourage the use of bicycles in the town centre.The royal family has always encouraged the arts in word and deed
stimulate
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