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illumes

verb

present tense third-person singular of illume
1
as in inspires
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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2
as in illumines
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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  1. inspires
  2. illuminates
  3. educates
  4. lights
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  • Social media inspires the flight, the flight fuels the haul and the haul sends the next person spiraling through browser tabs.
    — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Even on a good day, Michigan is not a program that inspires many warm and fuzzy feelings among casual fans of college football.
    — Austin Meek, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of inspires
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  • This award is given to a feature film which exemplifies the extraordinary power of documentary filmmaking that illuminates important social issues through compelling storytelling.
    — Natalie Jamieson, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Koopala’s rechargeable, stick-on task light illuminates tricky spots around the home that could use extra light without the hassle of cords or hardwiring.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of illuminates
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  • Eton College, located in the English county of Berkshire a stone’s throw from Windsor Castle, educates boys aged 13 to 18 and accepts around 270 students per academic year.
    — Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Mary is the executive director of the Berry Center, a nonprofit that educates local communities about sustainable agriculture.
    — Courier Journal staff, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Sep. 2026
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  • State what lights you up, then invite feedback, because collaboration works best when your adventurous spirit meets boundaries.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Romantic Venus lights your 10th House of Career while unearthing Pluto in your sign, in your 1st House of Identity, demands authenticity in every public move.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 15 Sep. 2026
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“Illumes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illumes. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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