Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

illume

verb
/ɪˈluːm/
Definition
To illuminate or make something clearer or brighter; to enlighten.
Examples
  • The streetlights illume the dark road at night.
  • Her explanation helped to illume the complex topic for the students.
  • The artist used vibrant colors to illume the canvas, making it come alive.
Meaning
The act of shedding light on something, either literally or metaphorically, to provide understanding or clarity.
Synonyms
  • light up
  • enlighten
  • brighten
  • clarify