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illuminate
verb
introduce light into
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 10
- Starts with
- I
- Ends with
- E
- Contains
- LLUMINAT
- Scrabble score
- 12
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ɪˈl(j)umɪneɪt
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Meaning
Definitions
verb
introduce light into
“This lamp lightens the room a bit”
verb
make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
“Could you clarify these remarks?”
verb
add embellishments and paintings to (medieval manuscripts)
In context
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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