Phrasal verb №34

light up

/laɪt ʌp/

Meaning

To become bright or illuminated; also to show excitement or happiness in one’s face

Example

His face lit up when he saw his old friend.

His face lit up when he saw his old friend.

Examples with the phrasal verb light up

Her face would always light up when she saw her grandchildren.

Her face would always light up when she saw her grandchildren.

He tried to light up the dark room with a candle.

He tried to light up the dark room with a candle.

The city streets lit up during the festival.

The city streets lit up during the festival.