Definition of
enlighten has definitions from the fields of religion,education
1
[ verb ] (religion) give spiritual insight to; in religion

Synonyms

irradiate

Related terms

prophesy

2
[ verb ] (education) make understand

Synonyms

edify

Examples

"Can you enlighten me--I don't understand this proposal"

Related terms

teach edification

3
[ verb ] make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

Synonyms

clarify illuminate shed_light_on sort_out crystallize clear crystalise elucidate crystallise crystalize straighten_out clear_up

Examples

: "Could you clarify these remarks?" "Clear up the question of who is at fault"

Related terms

confuse interpret clarify lucidity clarification

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Rhymes with

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Phonetic and Homophones

EH0 N L AY1 T AH0 N

Similar Spelling

enlightened enlightening enlistee enlisted enologist enlist enlisted_man enology enlistment

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