verb

• Synonym of illuminate
• (transitive)
• (also figuratively) To shine light on (something).
• (also figuratively) To cause (something) to glow or shine with light.
• (figuratively)
• To enlighten (someone) spiritually; to induce (someone) to adopt, or believe in the truth of, a religion, religious tenet, etc.
• To cause (the eyes) to see.
• To cause (a person or their face) to show enlightenment, happiness, etc.
• (rare) To enlighten (someone) intellectually.
• (art) To decorate (a page of a manuscript book) with ornamental designs.
• (intransitive)
• To become bright; to light up.
• To enlighten intellectually.
• Of a person or their face: to show enlightenment, happiness, etc.