enlightens

present tense third-person singular of enlighten

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of enlightens This style of theater both enlightens and entertains, each actor stepping out of the ensemble inside Kelleher’s direction that teeters on the edge of heavy-handidness without ever getting there. — David John Chávez, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026 The Harlem Book of the Dead, conceived and nurtured by Camille Billops, cherishes that remembrance and enlightens us as only memory can. — Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025 Hopefully, that prepares them to be active and engaged citizens of the democracy that George Washington fought so hard to secure and enlightens them to do something with their lives that will make the world a better place. — Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlightens
Verb
  • As the search for Sita continues, Hanuman assumes a leading role in locating her in Lanka and informs Rama of her captivity.
    — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Conservation also informs another part of the company’s purpose.
    — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Not long after, the school system, which educates more than 150,000 students, changed its admissions practices to eliminate an extra in-person exam.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The organization educates veterans about underutilized resources and opportunities.
    — Monique John, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The next morning, Marian is racked with guilt and tells Larry she is probably ruined.
    — Alice Burton, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Jetson tells CyberGuy that Astro is a standard Jetson ONE with police lights added.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • That dish inspires Grillbird’s glossy house sauce, sweetened just enough with pineapple juice and ketchup.
    — Allecia Vermillion, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The result is a near-perfect partner, who is doting and honest, and drives the villagers mad with envy — and inspires some nefarious actions from the likes of Elizabeth Debicki’s character, the tailor’s wife.
    — Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Dresher advises applying lipstick in thin layers and blotting gently with a tissue between passes, which removes excess product while gradually building color.
    — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Laura Janney of The Inspired Garden Masterclass advises all childrens’ items and toys be stored away for the season.
    — Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The jury is expected to begin deliberating on Tuesday morning, after Tinkler Mendez instructs them on the law.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Its facilitator handbook encourages children to share their pronouns and instructs adults to use gender-neutral language.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

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“Enlightens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlightens. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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