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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  • One of the places that inspires her most is her family’s home in Sagaponack, designed by Elsa Soyars.
    — Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Jimothy inspires artists around the country Jimothy has been an inspiration to many, evidenced by all the artists who have paid homage to him in their medium of choice.
    — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 25 July 2026
Definition of inspires
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  • The sun pours through its many gaps, creating a constellation of light that illuminates the forest floor below.
    — Liam Scott, Washington Post, 24 July 2026
  • The brief interjection, with Lestat out of focus in the background, illuminates why this Louis is here and not a Louis from a different time or his modern self.
    — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of illuminates
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  • SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.
    — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 14 July 2026
  • Today, McGovern serves as executive director of Every Child a Swimmer, an organization within the International Swimming Hall of Fame that educates families on water safety.
    — Ruth Abramovitz, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026
Definition of educates
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  • Strobe lights zigzag across the room and confetti rains down as Ruffin blasts a smoke cannon into the roaring crowd.
    — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 27 July 2026
  • Her spot at the support group, which now lights a blue candle with her name etched onto it before every meeting.
    — Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 18 July 2026
Definition of lights
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“Illumes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illumes. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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