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Meaning of enlighten

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

enlighten

Pronunciation:/ənˈlaɪtn̩/

verb

Definitions

  1. To supply with light.

    Example: The sun enlightens the Earth.

    Synonyms:illuminateillumine
    Antonyms:endarken

  2. To make something clear to (someone); to give knowledge or understanding to.

    Synonyms:appriseinformnotify
Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/enlighten

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