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Illuminate (Verb)

Meaning 1

Add embellishments and paintings to (medieval manuscripts).

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Hypernyms

  • Beautify
  • Grace
  • Adorn
  • Ornament
  • Embellish

Hyponyms

  • Rubricate

Related Words

  • Illumination (noun)

Meaning 2

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
  • Straighten Out
  • Clear
  • Shed Light On
  • Crystallize
  • Enlighten

Hypernyms

  • Clarify
  • Clear Up
  • Elucidate

Related Words

  • Illumination (noun)

Meaning 3

Make lighter or brighter; "This lamp lightens the room a bit".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

  • Light
  • Light Up
  • Illume
  • Illumine

Hypernyms

  • Lighten Up
  • Lighten

Hyponyms

  • Floodlight
  • Spotlight

Related Words

  • Illuminant (noun)
  • Illumination (noun)
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