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enlighten

[ en-lahyt-n ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to give intellectual or spiritual light to; instruct; impart knowledge to:

    We hope the results of our research will enlighten our colleagues.

    Synonyms: , , ,

    Antonyms: , , ,

  2. Archaic. to shed light upon.


enlighten

/ ɪˈɪə /

verb

  1. to give information or understanding to; instruct; edify
  2. to free from ignorance, prejudice, or superstition
  3. to give spiritual or religious revelation to
  4. poetic.
    to shed light on
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈٱԾԲ, adjective
  • ˈٱԱ, noun
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  • ··· noun
  • ԴDz···Ա adjective
  • ··· verb (used with object)
  • pre···· noun
  • ··· verb (used with object)
  • ܲ···Ա adjective
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of enlighten1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English enli(g)htenen; en- 1, lighten 1
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Hence, watching reactions to major companies instituting return-to-office mandates has been enlightening.

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We think we’re more enlightened than the Age of Enlightenment — yet look around you.

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We invite your thoughts, and I hope you find these innovations helpful and enlightening.

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Getting more information on what gulls are eating - in proximity to people and as the climate changes - "could be very enlightening", he said.

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“Through the deepest heartbreak of my life, it was the most intense yet enlightening therapy I’ve ever been through.”

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