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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
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.
“Through the deepest heartbreak of my life, it was the most intense yet enlightening therapy I’ve ever been through.”
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