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enlighten

/ɛn'laɪtən/

Synonyms of enlighten Antonyms of enlighten Examples of enlighten Usage of enlighten Parts of enlighten Definition that contains enlighten Words sounding like enlighten Explanation of enlighten

verb
make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
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clear clear up crystalise crystalize crystallise crystallize elucidate illuminate shed light on sort out straighten out

type of:
elucidate clarify clear up
verb
make understand
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"Can you enlighten me--I don't understand this proposal"

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edify

type of:
learn teach instruct
verb
give spiritual insight to; in religion
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irradiate

type of:
vaticinate prophesy

Examples of enlighten

"Can you enlighten me--I don't understand this proposal"