enlighten Synonyms

Synonyms

Strongest:

• inform
• tell
• instruct
• advise

Strong:

• apprise
• teach
• hip
• fill-in
• brief
• acquaint
• wise-up-
• educate
• familiarize
• clue-in-
• notify

Weak:

• keep-someone-posted
• lecture
• advertise
• clear
• announce-to-
• alert
• verse
• let-someone-know
• warrant
• catch-up
• reassure
• convince
• assure
• certify
• disclose-to-

Antonyms

Strongest:

• mislead
• mislead

Strong:

• misinform
• misinform

Weak:

No Weak antonyms found.

enlighten Meaning

Wordnet

enlighten (v)

make understand

give spiritual insight to; in religion

make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

Webster

enlighten (v. t.)

To supply with light; to illuminate; as, the sun enlightens the earth.

To make clear to the intellect or conscience; to shed the light of truth and knowledge upon; to furnish with increase of knowledge; to instruct; as, to enlighten the mind or understanding.

FAQs About the word enlighten

What is the meaning of the word enlighten

make understand, give spiritual insight to; in religion, make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clearTo supply with light; to illuminate; as, the sun enlig

What are the synonyms of the word enlighten

inform, tell, instruct, advise, apprise, teach, hip, fill in, brief, acquaint

What are the antonyms of the word enlighten

mislead, mislead, misinform,misinform,

What is the usage of word enlighten

The interview was an enlightening experience, revealing hidden dimensions of the subject's life.

The yogi's words enlightened me, illuminating the path towards inner peace.

How to use the word enlighten in a sentence?

A single sentence enlightened me regarding the nature of the universe and our existence.

In a moment of clarity, a concept that had always eluded me became enlightened, like a sudden burst of sunshine breaking through clouds.