ILLUMINES Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

illumines

verb

present tense third-person singular of illumine

as in illuminates

to supply with light small table lamps illumine the inn's dining room in a most romantic way

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as in educates

to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding readers of great literature are both entertained and illumined

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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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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
The instinctive Moon lights your 7th House of Partnership, squaring transformative Pluto in your 4th House of Home, so an agreement may need to account for family, privacy, or living-space realities.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026

Definition of 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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In this cocktail from Nguyen, Japanese rice vinegar’s gentle acidity brightens the drink without overpowering the other ingredients.

— Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
On sale for the first time in this emerald hue, this mixing bowl is a worthy upgrade to an everyday kitchen staple that can also double as a fruit bowl that brightens up your kitchen with a pop of color.

— Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026

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