illuminate Synonyms
illuminate Meaning
illuminate (v)
make lighter or brighter
make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
add embellishments and paintings to (medieval manuscripts)
illuminate (v. t.)
To make light; to throw light on; to supply with light, literally or figuratively; to brighten.
To light up; to decorate with artificial lights, as a building or city, in token of rejoicing or respect.
To adorn, as a book or page with borders, initial letters, or miniature pictures in colors and gold, as was done in manuscripts of the Middle Ages.
To make plain or clear; to dispel the obscurity to by knowledge or reason; to explain; to elucidate; as, to illuminate a text, a problem, or a duty.
illuminate (v. i.)
To light up in token or rejoicing.
illuminate (a.)
Enlightened.
illuminate (n.)
One who enlightened; esp., a pretender to extraordinary light and knowledge.
illuminate Sentence Examples
- The dim room was suddenly illuminated by a flicker of light.
- The stars illuminated the night sky, casting a celestial glow.
- The spotlight illuminated the center stage, highlighting the performance.
- His words illuminated the situation, shedding new light on the matter.
- The scientist's discovery illuminated a previously uncharted realm of knowledge.
- The sunrise illuminated the horizon, painting the sky with vibrant colors.
- The flashlight illuminated the dark alleyway, providing a beacon of safety.
- The philosopher's ideas illuminated the path to enlightenment.
- The city lights illuminated the skyline, creating a dazzling spectacle.
- The searchlight illuminated the missing hiker's location, bringing hope to the rescue team.
FAQs About the word illuminate
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obfuscate, cover, obscure, dim, dull, cover, darken, blacken, darken, dull
The dim room was suddenly illuminated by a flicker of light.
The stars illuminated the night sky, casting a celestial glow.
The spotlight illuminated the center stage, highlighting the performance.
His words illuminated the situation, shedding new light on the matter.
