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Become sunnier in resort, we hear (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

brighten

'become sunnier' is the definition.

'resort we hear' is the wordplay.
'resort' becomes 'brighton' (seaside resort).
'we hear' indicates a 'sounds like' (homophone) clue.
'brighton' sounds like 'BRIGHTEN'.

'in' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for brighten that I've seen before include "Provide illuminations" , "Polish" , "Berthing (anag.)" , "Liven up" , "Cheer up; clear up" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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