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ILLUMINATE Synonyms

There are 28 synonyms of the word illuminate. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word illuminate. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for ILLUMINATE

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1enlighten
verbv
2illumine
verb, adverbv, adv
3gleam
verb, nounv, n
4illume
verbv
5light
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
6shine
verb, nounv, n
7light up
verbv
8beam
verb, nounv, n
9brighten
verb, adverbv, adv
10glimmer
verb, nounv, n
11irradiate
verbv
12kindle
verb, nounv, n
13radiate
verbv
14lightens
verbv
15elucidate
verbv
16sort out
verbv
17straighten out
verbv
18clarify
verbv
19clear
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
20crystalise
verbv

Best Hypernyms For ILLUMINATE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for illuminate, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
adorn beautify clarify decorate elucidate embellish grace lighten ornament
Phrases (2)
clear uplighten up

Alternatives for ENLIGHTEN

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