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light up

verb
  1. To illuminate, to bring light to something, to brighten.

  2. To show an increase in activity or a brightening of mood.

    "He saw Mary and his face lit up."

  3. To light a cigarette, pipe etc.

    "Smoking in this building is not allowed, so I always step outside to light up."

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