illuminate

🇺🇸 /ɪˈluːmɪneɪt/ 🇬🇧 /ɪˈluːmɪneɪt/
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verb
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to light up something

The bright lights illuminate the stage during the show.

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to explain something clearly

Her explanation helps illuminate the difficult topic.

R

to decorate with lights for a special event

The city will illuminate the park for the holiday celebration.

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to make someone's face look bright and happy

Her joyful expression illuminates the room.

translation

v. to light up something; to explain something clearly; to decorate with lights for a special event; to make someone's face look bright and happy

Word Forms

3rd Present illuminates
Past illuminated
Perfect illuminated
Progressive illuminating