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Illuminate
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ihloomuhnayt
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Simple meaning
What does Illuminate mean?
Illuminate means light up or make clear.
Dictionary definition
To light something up or make an idea easier to understand.
Example sentences
Illuminate in a sentence
easy
The lamp can illuminate the room.
medium
A diagram can illuminate a difficult idea.
hard
Good examples illuminate a topic by making the meaning easier to see and understand.
Synonyms
Words like Illuminate
Antonyms
Opposite words
darkenUse when making something less bright.
confuseUse when making an idea harder to understand.
Word family
Illuminate word family
Base word
illuminate
verb
illuminate
Base form.
verb
illuminated
Lit up or made clear in the past.
noun
illumination
Light or the act of making something clear.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does illuminate mean?
Illuminate can mean to light something or explain it clearly.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to illuminate?
Clarify is close to illuminate when it means make an idea clear.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses illuminate correctly?
A flashlight can illuminate, or light up, a path.
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