illumines

verb

present tense third-person singular of illumine
1
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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2
as in educates
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding readers of great literature are both entertained and illumined

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for illumines
  1. illuminates
  2. educates
  3. lights
  4. inspires
  5. brightens
Verb
  • Through collaboration, information, and perspective, this sometimes complicated and frustrating process can ultimately become the light that illuminates this path.
    — Parents, Parents, 7 Aug. 2026
  • That independence illuminates what the entire buy-and-build industry is now chasing.
    — Gustaf Lundberg Toresson, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of illuminates
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  • None of these institutions educates hundreds of thousands of students.
    — Scott White, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.
    — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 14 July 2026
Definition of educates
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  • Partnership feels friendly as nurturing Moon lights your 7th House of Partnership, trining harmonious Venus in your 11th House of Friends and Community.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Ibrahim lights Shabbat candles on Fridays and closes his shop on Saturdays.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of lights
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  • In an interview with NPR, Padeu explained his art — and what inspires him.
    — Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 9 Aug. 2026
  • What terrifies you about this moment and inspires you about this moment?
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of inspires
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  • Its dewy coverage gives cheeks a bright, doll-like, natural flush that highlights the cheekbones and brightens complexions.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Saturated without feeling loud, the playful hue transforms the Moss table and chairs into a statement set that brightens the whole room (though a natural Birch finish is also available for color skeptics).
    — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 31 July 2026
Definition of brightens
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“Illumines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illumines. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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