illuminate

/ɪlˈl(j)uməneɪt/

noun

Meaning

Someone thought to have an unusual degree of enlightenment.

verb

Meaning

To shine light on something.
To decorate something with lights.
To clarify or make something understandable.
To decorate the page of a manuscript book with ornamental designs.
To make spectacular.
To glow; to light up.
To be exposed to light.
To direct a radar beam toward.

Synonyms

illustrate,

quill,

bring home,

clarify,

elucidate,

explicitize,

sort out,

straighten out,

belight,

enlighten,

illumine,

gleam,

illumine,

shine

adjective

Meaning

Enlightened