illuminate

Universal Words (also less frequent illumine) verb [VN] 1 to shine light on sth: Floodlights illuminated the stadium. * The earth is illuminated by the sun. 2 (formal) to make sth clearer or easier to understand SYNCLARIFY: This text illuminates the philosopher's early thinking. 3 to decorate a street, building, etc. with bright lights for a special occasion 4 (literary) to make a person's face, etc. seem bright and excited SYNLIGHTUP: Her smile illuminated her entire being.