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