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Enlighten (Verb)

Meaning 1

Make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear; "Could you clarify these remarks?"; "Clear up the question of who is at fault".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Synonyms

  • Crystalise
  • Clear Up
  • Crystallise
  • Crystalize
  • Elucidate
  • Sort Out
  • Illuminate
  • Straighten Out
  • Clear
  • Shed Light On
  • Crystallize

Hypernyms

  • Clarify
  • Clear Up
  • Elucidate

Meaning 2

Make understand; "Can you enlighten me--I don't understand this proposal".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

  • Edify

Hypernyms

  • Instruct
  • Learn

Related Words

  • Enlightenment (noun)

Meaning 3

Give spiritual insight to; in religion.

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

  • Irradiate

Hypernyms

  • Vaticinate
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