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illuminate
verb
Introduce light into
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ɪˈl(j)umɪneɪt
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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)
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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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