Definition of Enlighten

1. Verb. Make understand. "The performance is likely to enlighten Sue"; "Can you enlighten me--I don't understand this proposal"

Exact synonyms: Edify
Generic synonyms: Instruct, Learn, Teach
Derivative terms: Edification, Enlightenment

2. Verb. Give spiritual insight to; in religion.
Exact synonyms: Irradiate
Generic synonyms: Prophesy, Vaticinate

3. Verb. Make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear. "Clear up the question of who is at fault"

Definition of Enlighten

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

Definition of Enlighten

1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Enlighten

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enlarged heart
enlarged pituitary infundibulum
enlargement
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enlargements
enlargen
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enlarger
enlargers
enlarges
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enleve
enlight
enlighted
enlighten (current term)
enlightened
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enlightenment
enlightenments
enlightens
enlights
Enlil
enlink
enlinked
enlinking
enlinks
enlist
enlist
enlisted

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