Show
Related Words for enlighten
Compiled automatically from published text to show words that appear in related contexts.
Read More
Results may indicate historical usage, and do not reflect the views of Merriam-Webster.
Send us feedback.
| Word | Syllables | Categories |
|---|---|---|
| illuminate | x/xx | Verb, Verb |
| clarify | /xx | Verb, Verb |
| elucidate | x/xx | Verb, Verb |
| edify | /xx | Verb, Verb |
| clear | / | Verb, Verb |
| crystallize | /xx | Verb, Verb |
| clear up | // | Phrase, Verb |
| shed light on | /// | Phrase, Verb |
| sort out | // | Phrase, Verb |
| straighten out | /x/ | Phrase, Verb |
| confuse | x/ | Verb, Verb |
| educate | /xx | Verb |
| amuse | x/ | Verb |
| inspire | x/ | Verb |
| entertain | xx/ | Verb |
| inform | x/ | Verb |
| empower | x/x | Verb |
| illumine | x/x | Verb |
| enliven | x/x | Verb |
| enrich | x/ | Verb |
| captivate | /xx | Verb |
| invigorate | x/xx | Verb |
| acquaint | x/ | Verb |
| motivate | /xx | Verb |
| sensitize | /xx | Verb |
| astonish | x/x | Verb |
| mislead | x/ | Verb |
| excite | x/ | Verb |
| amaze | x/ | Noun |
| help | / | Noun |
| energize | /xx | Verb |
| confound | x/ | Verb |
| familiarize | x/xx | Verb |
| beguile | x/ | Verb |
| stimulate | /xx | Verb |
| expound | x/ | Verb |
| brighten | /x | Verb |
| persuade | x/ | Verb |
| incite | x/ | Verb |
| instruct | x/ | Verb |
| fascinate | /xx | Verb |
| awaken | x/x | Verb |
| implore | x/ | Verb |
| endear | x/ | Verb |
| demystify | x/xx | Verb |
| frighten | /x | Verb |
| apprise | x/ | Verb |
| explain | x/ | Verb |
| encourage | x/x | Verb |
| dazzle | /x | Noun |
| frustrate | /x | Verb |
| provoke | x/ | Verb |
| impress | x/ | Verb |
| explicate | /xx | Verb |
| offend | x/ | Verb |
| delude | x/ | Verb |
| admonish | x/x | Verb |
| remind | x/ | Verb |
| broaden | /x | Verb |
| compel | x/ | Verb |
| nourish | /x | Verb |
| galvanize | /xx | Verb |
| convince | x/ | Verb |
| liberate | /xx | Verb |
| embarrass | x/x | Verb |
| inflame | x/ | Verb |
| uplift | /x | Noun, Verb |
| terrify | /xx | Verb |
| irritate | /xx | Verb |
| rouse | / | Noun |
| soothe | / | Verb |
| annoy | x/ | Verb |
| entice | x/ | Verb |
| lighten | /x | Verb |
| reassure | xx/ | Verb |
| elevate | /xx | Verb |
| expose | x/ | Verb |
| teach | / | Verb |
| distract | x/ | Verb |
| unite | /x | Verb |
| sooth | x | Noun |
| impart | x/ | Verb |
| advise | x/ | Verb |
| rejuvenate | x/xx | Verb |
| enhance | x/ | Verb |
| regale | x/ | Noun |
| rile | / | Noun |
| assist | x/ | Verb |
| impel | x/ | Verb |
| inculcate | /xx | Verb |
| deepen | /x | Verb |
| seduce | x/ | Verb |
| discredit | x/x | Noun |
| condescend | xx/ | Verb |
| arouse | x/ | Verb |
| bless | / | Verb |
| strengthen | /x | Verb |
| agitate | /xx | Verb |
| tempt | / | Verb |
| aggravate | /xx | Verb |
| reinvigorate | xx/xx | Verb |
| familiarise | x/xx | Verb |
| enchant | x/ | Verb |
| popularize | /xxx | Verb |
| demean | x/ | Verb |
| intimidate | x/xx | Verb |
| insinuate | x/xx | Verb |
| understand | xx/ | Verb |
| ignite | x/ | Verb |
| enable | x/x | Verb |
| pacify | /xx | Verb |
| dissuade | x/ | Verb |
| exhort | x/ | Verb |
| give | / | Verb |
| gratify | /xx | Verb |
| placate | /x | Verb |
| nurture | /x | Noun |
| subjugate | /xx | Verb |
| obfuscate | /xx | Verb |
| allow | x/ | Verb |
| alienate | /xx | Verb |
| bring | / | Verb |
| light | / | Noun |
| light up | // | Phrase, Verb |
| alight | x/ | Noun |
| radiate | /xx | Noun |
| light into | /x/ | Phrase, Verb |
| throw light on | /// | Phrase, Verb |
| bright | / | Adjective |
| civilize | /xx | Verb |
| pray | / | Adverb |
| emancipate | x/xx | Verb |
| consciences | /xx | Noun |
| sanctify | /xx | Verb |
| blur | / | Noun, Verb, Adjective |
| gloss | / | Noun, Verb |
| guide | / | Noun, Verb |
| illustrate | /xx | Verb |
| intellectually | xx/xxx | Adverb |
| obscure | x/ | Adjective, Verb |
| refine | x/ | Verb |
| tell | / | Verb, Noun |
| warn | / | Verb, Noun |
| daylight | /x | Noun, Verb |
| backwater | /xx | Noun, Verb |
| stonewall | /x | Name, Verb, Adjective |
| blow | / | Noun, Verb, Adjective |
| milestone | /x | Noun, Verb |
| die | / | Verb, Noun |
| bundle | /x | Noun, Verb |
| fall | / | Verb, Noun |
| off | / | Adverb, Adjective, Verb, Noun |
| stovepipe | /x | Noun, Verb |
| idiomatic | xxx/x | Adjective, Noun |
| get | / | Verb, Noun |
