Dictionary

(with from) To get off or exit a vehicle or animal; to descend; to dismount.

Example: He alighted from his horse.

(with on or at) To descend and settle, lodge, rest, or stop.

Example: A flying bird alights on a tree.

(followed by upon) To find by accident; to come upon.

To befall or betide.

To make light or less heavy; lighten; alleviate.

To light; light up; illuminate.

To set light to; light.

Lit, on fire, switched on.

Example: The sticks were damp and wouldn't catch alight.

Lit; on fire, burning.

Example: Her face was alight with happiness.