˜yÐÄvlog

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illume

[ ih-loom ]

verb (used with object)

Archaic.
illumed, illuming.


illume

/ ɪˈ±ô³Ü˳¾ /

verb

  1. tr a poetic word for illuminate
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ³Ü²Ôi±ô·±ô³Ü³¾±ð»å adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of illume1

First recorded in 1595–1605; short for illumine
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of illume1

C17: shortened from illumine
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A bright light illumes an ethereal white curtain, and what sounds like a chorus of angels sings: “I hope you find some peace of mind in this lifetime/I hope you find some paradise.â€

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We see a dimly illumed underground waterfall and climb down to it for a dark thundering shower.

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Within the hour their light will illume thy understanding.

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From dreams of conquest, worlds and empires won Britain awaking, mourns her setting sun, No rays of joy her evening hour illume, 'Tis one sad chaos, one unmingled gloom!

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I often assume gayety to illume her dear sensibility with a smile, which twenty years ago almost bewitched me, and which still constitutes my highest pleasure.

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