illuminate
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adjective \i-ˈlü-mə-nət\Definition of ILLUMINATE
1
archaic : brightened with light
2
archaic : intellectually or spiritually enlightened
First Known Use of ILLUMINATE
15th century
2il·lu·mi·nate
transitive verb \-ˌnāt\il·lu·mi·nat·edil·lu·mi·nat·ing
Definition of ILLUMINATE
1
a : to enlighten spiritually or intellectually b (1) : to supply or brighten with light (2) : to make luminous or shining c archaic : to set alight d : to subject to radiation
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3
: to make illustrious or resplendent
4
: to decorate (as a manuscript) with gold or silver or brilliant colors or with often elaborate designs or miniature pictures
— il·lu·mi·nat·ing·ly \-ˌnā-tiŋ-lē\ adverb
— il·lu·mi·na·tor \-ˌnā-tər\ noun
Examples of ILLUMINATE
- the part of the moon illuminated by the sun
- A university study has illuminated the problem.
Origin of ILLUMINATE
Middle English, from Latin illuminatus, past participle of illuminare, from in- + luminare to light up, from lumin-, lumen light — more at luminary
First Known Use: 15th century
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3il·lu·mi·nate
noun \-nət\Definition of ILLUMINATE
archaic : one having or claiming unusual enlightenment
First Known Use of ILLUMINATE
1600
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