alegrar

Definitions of alegrar
  1. verb
    make lively
    synonyms: alentar, animar, avivar, vigorizar, vivificar
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    antonyms:
    amortiguar, embotar
    make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation
    type of:
    energizar, estimular, vigorizar, vigorizarse
    cause to be alert and energetic
  2. verb
    cause (somebody) to feel happier or more cheerful
    synonyms: animar, divertir
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    types:
    distraer, entretener
    make (somebody) laugh
    convulsionar, crispar
    make someone convulse with laughter
  3. verb
    become glad or happy
    synonyms: agradar, alegrarse, animar, regocijar
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    antonyms:
    entristecerse
    come to feel sad
    type of:
    alegrarse, regocijar, regocijarse
    feel happiness or joy
  4. verb
    make glad or happy
    synonyms: agradar, alegrarse, animar, regocijar
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    antonyms:
    entristecer
    make unhappy
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