illuminate
verb
illuminated;
illuminating
Definition of illuminate
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a(1)
: to supply or brighten with light
(2)
: to make luminous or shining
b
: to enlighten spiritually or intellectually
c
: to subject to radiation
d
archaic
: to set alight
2a
: to make clear : elucidate
b
: to bring to the fore : highlight
a crisis can illuminate how interdependent we all are
3
: to make illustrious or resplendent
4
: to decorate (something, such as a manuscript) with gold or silver or brilliant colors or with often elaborate designs or miniature pictures
illuminate
adjectiveDefinition of illuminate (Entry 2 of 3)
1
archaic
: brightened with light
2
archaic
: intellectually or spiritually enlightened
illuminate
nounDefinition of illuminate (Entry 3 of 3)
archaic
: one having or claiming unusual enlightenment
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