EnglishMain Dictionary
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.
