English dictionary

illuminate

/I/'l/u/m/@/,n/eI/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

One who is enlightened; esp., a pretender to extraordinary light and knowledge.

noun

Source: webster1913

make lighter or brighter

verb.change

Synonyms brighten illume illumine light light up lighten lighten up

Source: WordNet 3.0
make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

verb.cognition

Synonyms clear clear up crystalise crystalize crystallise crystallize elucidate enlighten shed light on sort out straighten out

Source: WordNet 3.0
add embellishments and paintings to (medieval manuscripts)

verb.creation

Source: WordNet 3.0
To make light; to throw light on; to supply with light, literally or figuratively; to brighten.

verb

Source: webster1913
To light up in token or rejoicing.

verb

Source: webster1913