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enlighten
[ en-lahyt-n ]
verb (used with object)
- to give intellectual or spiritual light to; instruct; impart knowledge to:
We hope the results of our research will enlighten our colleagues.
Synonyms: , , ,
Antonyms: , , ,
- Archaic. to shed light upon.
enlighten
/ ɪˈɪə /
verb
- to give information or understanding to; instruct; edify
- to free from ignorance, prejudice, or superstition
- to give spiritual or religious revelation to
- poetic.to shed light on
Derived Forms
- ˈٱԾԲ, adjective
- ˈٱԱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ··Ա· adverb
- ··Ա·Ա noun
- ··· noun
- ԴDz···Ա adjective
- ··· verb (used with object)
- pre···· noun
- ··· verb (used with object)
- ܲ···Ա adjective
- ɱ-··Ա adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of enlighten1
Example Sentences
In an enlightening guest post for the newsletter Contraband Camp, critic Brooke Obie states that the reaction is just another instance of Hollywood changing the standards of success for Black cinema.
Hence, watching reactions to major companies instituting return-to-office mandates has been enlightening.
We think we’re more enlightened than the Age of Enlightenment — yet look around you.
We invite your thoughts, and I hope you find these innovations helpful and enlightening.
Getting more information on what gulls are eating - in proximity to people and as the climate changes - "could be very enlightening", he said.
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