1
as in to inform
to give information to
the lecturer at the planetarium enlightened us about the latest astronomical discoveries
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as in to educate
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding
many people around the world have been enlightened by the teachings of Gautama Buddha
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Recent Examples of enlighten
The cosmos is giving us a wake-up call to gather and process integral information to enlighten and improve our options.
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Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 21 July 2025
You are not distracted by their appearance but enlightened by their knowledge.
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 July 2025
Meanwhile, Venus in Gemini turns up the chatter, presenting the opportunity for closure or thought-provoking conversations that may enlighten you with a fresh perspective.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 18 July 2025
And eventually, end up at the Tō-ji Temple and become enlightened.
—Katherine Larson
july 16, Literary Hub, 16 July 2025
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Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 21 July 2025
You are not distracted by their appearance but enlightened by their knowledge.
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 July 2025
Meanwhile, Venus in Gemini turns up the chatter, presenting the opportunity for closure or thought-provoking conversations that may enlighten you with a fresh perspective.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 18 July 2025
And eventually, end up at the Tō-ji Temple and become enlightened.
—Katherine Larson
july 16, Literary Hub, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlighten
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During the conversation: • Lead with curiosity informed by intelligence, not information dumps.—
B.D. Dalton,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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She's also led initiatives within Cincinnati Preschool Promise like Preschool Chats, Coffee & Conversations and newsletters informing providers and parents of all the inner workings of the group.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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Born in 1972 in Agrigento in Sicily, Barba was educated at the Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
6 Aug. 2025
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That her book and advocacy can educate and, over time, effect change.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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This excerpt tells the story of a most unusual act of humanity in one of the darkest places on Earth.—
Charles Pellegrino,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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Even into 2026, a person familiar with the streaming strategy at Disney tells Deadline that stand-alone Hulu will still be available for customers not interested in a bundle with Disney+.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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The smells that inspire the fragrance mastermind at Hermès By Linda Wells Photo-Illustration: Chop Choppish Shop Read On Machine-Head Slumber Party New cutting-edge earbuds block noise and lull you to sleep.—
Jeanne Malle,
Air Mail,
7 Aug. 2025
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Ray Wylie Hubbard, who inspired the song, adds his voice to a verse.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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These services include research, analysis, advising, consulting, benchmarking, acquisition matchmaking and video and speaking sponsorships.—
Patrick Moorhead,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Local nonprofit Friends of Cibola NWR also advised boaters to avoid the area in a Facebook post.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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As the experts noted, the executive order only instructs the Department of Labor to review existing regulations and guidance around alternative investments.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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For Nautilus and Mach-E vehicle owners, Ford will mail owner notification letters instructing them to take their vehicles to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the part replaced.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Enlighten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlighten. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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