Definition

1. Verb:
   • To become brisk: To increase in speed, energy, or liveliness; to become more active or vigorous.

Usage

The verb "brisken" is used to describe the process of something becoming quicker, more energetic, or more active. It is often used in contexts involving weather, business, or general activity. It is a less common verb, with "brisk up" being a frequent phrasal form.

Examples

• Verb:
  • After a slow morning, the market trade began to brisken in the afternoon.
  • The wind briskenED as the storm approached.
  • We need to brisken our pace if we want to arrive before dark.

Advanced Usage

• "to brisken up": This phrasal verb is the most common way to use "brisken." It means to become or make something more brisk.
  • The wind briskenED up, scattering the leaves.
  • Sales usually brisken up during the holiday season.

Variants and Related Words

• Brisk (adj): quick, active, lively, or energetic.
  • a brisk walk
• Briskly (adv): in a brisk manner.
  • She walked briskly to work.

Synonyms

• Quicken: to become or make faster.
• Accelerate: to increase in speed.
• Liven up: to become more lively or energetic.

Related Phrasal Verbs

• Brisken up: To become more brisk or lively. (This is the primary phrasal verb form for "brisken").
  • Let's brisken up the meeting; we're running out of time.

Related Idioms

There are no common idioms that use the specific verb "brisken."

Verb

1. become brisk
   • business brisked up