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Showing words for ENLIGHTEN using the English dictionary
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Definitions for Enlighten
[1] to give intellectual or spiritual light to; instruct; impart knowledge to: We hope the results of our research will enlighten our colleagues.
[2] Archaic . to shed light upon.
[3] to give information or understanding to; instruct; edify
[4] to free from ignorance, prejudice, or superstition
[5] to give spiritual or religious revelation to
[6] poetic to shed light on
Words related to Enlighten
educate, acquaint, edify, inform, uplift, civilize, advise, illuminate, school, imitate, direct, apprise, instruct, inculcate, illumine, divulge, catechize, save, tell, disclose
Words nearby Enlighten
enl., enlace, enlarge, enlargement, enlarger, enlighten, enlightened, enlightenment, enlil, enlist, enlisted man
Origin of Enlighten
First recorded in 1350–1400, enlighten is from the Middle English word enli(g)htenen. See en-1, lighten1
Other words from Enlighten
en·light·ened·ly , adverb
en·light·ened·ness , noun
en·light·en·er , noun
en·light·en·ing·ly , adverb
non·en·light·ened , adjective
non·en·light·en·ing , adjective
pre·en·light·en , verb (used with object)
pre·en·light·en·er , noun
re·en·light·en , verb (used with object)
un·en·light·ened , adjective
un·en·light·en·ing , adjective
well-en·light·ened , adjective
Synonyms for Enlighten
acquaint, advise, civilize, edify, educate, inform, uplift, apprise, brief, catechize, convert, counsel, direct, disclose, divulge, elucidate, guide, illume, illuminate, illumine, imitate, improve, inculcate, indoctrinate, inspirit, instruct, persuade, preach, reveal, save, school, teach, tell, train, update, cause to understand, give faith, give the lowdown, give the word, let in on, open up, put on to