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as in to educate
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding
a favorite line of an Eastern Church hymn reads, "through fast-closed doors Thou camest Thy Disciples to illume"
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as in to illumine
to supply with light
during the vigil service the church's Gothic interior was illumed by the light of hundreds of tapers
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Altogether, 467 Wisconsin schools that educate more than 80% of the state's high school juniors are signed up this year.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
6 Aug. 2025 -
That her book and advocacy can educate and, over time, effect change.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Rev 21:10), an ark of salvation sailing through the waters of history and a beacon that illumines the dark nights of this world.—
Daniel Burke,
NPR,
9 May 2025
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The lighting illumines each river in brilliantly bright backdrop colors.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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Its grille inspired the 1998 Chrysler Chronos concept car and the sensational 2005 Chrysler 300.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Adcock's songwriting is inspired by his life experiences and often features relatable themes.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
19 Aug. 2025
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Friday’s practice was particularly illuminating, as Incoom upended a run play and produced two would-be sacks in team drills.—
Mike Kaye
August 4,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Aug. 2025
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In certain markets, including the U.S., the Mercedes-Benz three-point star logo at the center of the grille will also illuminate.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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But reading a great part in a great script still lights a fire in him.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
18 Aug. 2025
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Elizabeth Hinton has claimed that the inhabitants of the Bronx lit more fires than their landlords did.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Illume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illume. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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