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Definition illuminate in American English

illuminate verb

[transitive] verb
/ɪˈlumɪˌneɪt/
1

to make a place bright with light, or to shine a light on something

Example

Brilliant sunshine illuminated the scene.

Example

Her face was dimly illuminated by the reading lamp beside her.

Synonyms and related words
shine glow flash reflect flood fade
1.1

to decorate something by putting or shining bright lights on it

Example

a beautifully illuminated Christmas tree

Synonyms and related words
decorate adorn enhance
2

to make something clear and easier to understand

Example

His comments can illuminate aspects of a writer's work unforgettably.

Synonyms and related words
explain define put across
Definition illuminate in American English