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ENLIGHTEN Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word enlighten. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word enlighten. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for ENLIGHTEN

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1illuminate
verbv
2apprise
verbv
3illumine
verb, adverbv, adv
4inform
verbv
5notify
verbv
6clear
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
7crystalise
verbv
8crystalize
verbv
9crystallise
verbv
10crystallize
verbv
11edify
verbv
12elucidate
verbv
13irradiate
verbv
14clear up
verbv
15shed light on
verbv
16sort out
verbv
17straighten out
verbv

Best Hypernyms For ENLIGHTEN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for enlighten, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
instruct teach clarify educate elucidate illuminate inform learn prophesy train vaticinate
Phrases (1)
clear up

Alternatives for ILLUMINATE

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