How to pronounce “illuminate”

Meaning

• [Verb]
• (transitive) To shine light on something.
• (transitive) To decorate something with lights.
• (transitive, figurative) To clarify or make something understandable.
• (transitive) To decorate the page of a manuscript book with ornamental designs.
• (transitive, figurative) To make spectacular.
• (intransitive) To glow; to light up.
• (intransitive) To be exposed to light.
• (transitive, military) To direct a radar beam toward.
• [Adjective]
• (obsolete) Enlightened, illuminated, made bright.
• (figurative) Enlightened spiritually, divinely taught or inspired; in technical use, converted, baptized.
• (archaic) Learned, erudite.
• [Noun]
• Someone thought to have an unusual degree of enlightenment.

Practice Nearby Words

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