illuminate
IPA: ɪɫˈumɪnɪt
noun
- Someone thought to have an unusual degree of enlightenment.
verb
- (transitive) To shine light on something.
- (transitive) To decorate something with lights.
- (transitive, figurative) To clarify or make something understandable.
- (transitive) To decorate the page of a manuscript book with ornamental designs.
- (transitive, figurative) To make spectacular.
- (intransitive) To glow; to light up.
- (intransitive) To be exposed to light.
- (transitive, military) To direct a radar beam toward.
adjective
- (obsolete) enlightened
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Examples of "illuminate" in Sentences
- The lights also illuminate the bubbles.
- Does the light illuminate on the charger
- May the spirit of light illuminate the world.
- In that year the existing caisson light was first illuminated.