illuminate

Pronunciation

verb

• IPA ^(key): /ɪˈl(j)umɪneɪt/ or /ɪˈl(j)uməneɪt/

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noun

• IPA ^(key): /ɪˈl(j)umɪnət/

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Verb

Plain form illuminate

Third-person singular illuminates

Past tense illuminated

Past participle illuminated

Present participle illuminating

1. (transitive) If something is illuminated, it shines light on something.

   A torch illuminated the room.

2. (transitive) If someone illuminates something, they decorate something with lights.

Synonyms

• illumine

Related words

• illuminator

Noun

Singular illuminate

Plural illuminates

1. An illuminate is someone who has high enlightenment.

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