Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

shed light on

idiomatic expression
/ʃɛd laɪt ɒn/
Definition
To clarify or provide more information about a subject.
Examples
  • The report sheds light on the issues faced by the community.
  • Her research sheds light on the impact of climate change.
  • He shed light on the complexities of the legal system during his lecture.
Meaning
This phrase is used when someone explains something to help others understand it better.
Synonyms
  • elucidate
  • clarify
  • illuminate
  • explain
  • reveal