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1
to give information to
- the lecturer at the planetarium enlightened us about the latest astronomical discoveries
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2
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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“Enlighten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlighten. Accessed 24 Oct. 2021.
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The first known use of enlighten was in the 14th century
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