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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
Generic synonyms: Instruct, Learn, Teach
Derivative terms: Edification, Enlightenment
2. Verb. Give spiritual insight to; in religion.
3. Verb. Make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear. "Clear up the question of who is at fault"
Exact synonyms: Clear, Clear Up, Crystalise, Crystalize, Crystallise, Crystallize, Elucidate, Illuminate, Shed Light On, Sort Out, Straighten Out
Generic synonyms: Clarify, Clear Up, Elucidate
Derivative terms: Elucidation, Elucidation, Elucidative, Lucidity, Lucidity, Illumination
Generic synonyms: Clarify, Clear Up, Elucidate
Derivative terms: Elucidation, Elucidation, Elucidative, Lucidity, Lucidity, Illumination
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]