Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
illuminate
verb
/ɪˈluː.mə.neɪt/
Definition
To light up or make something brighter; to clarify or explain something.
Examples
- The street lamps illuminate the path at night.
- She used diagrams to illuminate her explanation during the lecture.
- Our goal is to illuminate the importance of mental health awareness.
Meaning
Illuminate means to provide light to something, either literally or figuratively, as in shedding light on a topic for better understanding.
Synonyms
- light up
- clarify
- enlighten
- explain
- elucidate
