Main Entry: en·light·en

Pronunciation: \in-ˈlī-t^ən, en-\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): en·light·ened; en·light·en·ing \-ˈlīt-niŋ, -t^ən-iŋ\

Date: 1587

1 archaic : illuminate
2 a : to furnish knowledge to : instruct <enlightened us about the problem> b : to give spiritual insight to