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illuminate

verb

introduce light into

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
I
Ends with
E
Contains
LL
Scrabble score
12
CEFR level
B1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ɪˈl(j)umɪneɪt

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. introduce light into

    “This lamp lightens the room a bit”

verb

  1. make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

    “Could you clarify these remarks?”

verb

  1. add embellishments and paintings to (medieval manuscripts)

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Example Sentences

This lamp lightens the room a bit
Could you clarify these remarks?
Clear up the question of who is at fault

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