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en·light·en
 enlighten
- pronunciation:
- ihn
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 n
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
enlightened, enlightening, enlightens |
| definition: |
to provide with previously lacking insight, information, or knowledge.
The lecture enlightened me about the power of the mind over the body.- synonyms:
- illuminate
- antonyms:
- baffle, confuse
- similar words:
- acquaint, advise, edify, educate, elucidate, inform, inspire, teach, tell, uplift
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| related words: |
apprise, brief, cultivate, instruct, lesson, notify, tutor, warn |
| derivation: |
enlightener (n.) |
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