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   enlighten

   /ɪnˈlʌɪtn/

   verb

   • 1. give (someone) greater knowledge and understanding about a subject or situation: "Christopher had not enlightened Francis as to their relationship" Similar informmake awarenotifytelladviselet knowilluminateopen someone's eyesappriseexplain the situation toexplain the circumstances todescribe the state of affairs tobriefupdategive details togive information tobring up to dateinformal:clue infill input wisetip offput in the picturebring up to speedOpposite keep in the dark
   • ▪ give (someone) spiritual knowledge or insight: "the Holy Spirit enlightened the Apostles" Similar civilizebring civilization tobring culture tosophisticatesocializehumanizeimprovebetteredifyeducateinstructteachtutorindoctrinaterare:acculturateOpposite stultify
   • 2. shed light on (an object): archaic "the sun enlightened some such clouds near him"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘make luminous’; formerly also as inlighten): in early use from Old English inlīhtan ‘to shine’; later from en-1, in-2 (as an intensifier) + lighten2 or the noun light1.

   Derivatives

   • 1. enlightener noun

   Scrabble Points: 13

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › enlightenEnlighten Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of ENLIGHTEN is to furnish knowledge to : instruct. How to use enlighten in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › enlightenENLIGHTEN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ENLIGHTEN definition: 1. to provide someone with information and understanding, or to explain the true facts about…. Learn more.

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5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › enlightenENLIGHTEN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   to cause someone to understand something by explaining it or by bringing new information or facts to that person’s attention: [ I ] The show is meant to both enlighten and entertain. [ T ] We hope the pamphlet will enlighten voters about the issues.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › enlightenEnlighten - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   To enlighten someone means to explain something clearly to him. If your friend is behaving strangely but insists she has a reason for it, you could ask her to enlighten you.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › enlightenENLIGHTEN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   To enlighten someone means to give them more knowledge and greater understanding about something. [formal] A few dedicated doctors have fought for years to enlighten the profession. [VERB noun] If you know what is wrong with her, please enlighten me. [VERB noun] Synonyms: inform, tell, teach, advise More Synonyms of enlighten.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › enlightenENLIGHTEN | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   to give someone information about something, so that they understand a situation: He believes he has a duty to enlighten the public on these matters. (Definition of enlighten from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

9. www.dictionary.com › browse › enlightenENLIGHTEN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Enlighten definition: to give intellectual or spiritual light to; instruct; impart knowledge to. See examples of ENLIGHTEN used in a sentence.