illuminate
Pronunciation
[change]- IPA (key): /ɪˈl(j)umɪneɪt/ or /ɪˈl(j)uməneɪt/ (verb)
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Verb
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Third-person singular |
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- (transitive) If something is illuminated, it shines light on something.
- A torch illuminated the room.
- (transitive) If someone illuminates something, they decorate something with lights.
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[change]Noun
[change]- An illuminate is someone who has high enlightenment.