ILLUMINATE
(verb, noun, adj.)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Illuminate.
How to pronounce illuminate:
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Illuminate - as a verb
Introduce light into
Example: "This lamp lightens the room a bit"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
illume8illumine10light9light upHypernyms (Closely Related)
lighten11lighten upHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
Example: "Could you clarify these remarks?"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clear7clear upcrystalise15crystalize24crystallise16crystallize25elucidate12enlighten13shed light onsort outstraighten outAdd embellishments and paintings to (medieval manuscripts)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adorn6beautify16decorate11embellish16grace8ornament10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Illuminate - as a noun
Someone thought to have an unusual degree of enlightenment.
Illuminate - as an adjective
Enlightened
Example Sentences
"She used a flashlight to illuminate the dark hallway."
"The lightning helped to illuminate the night sky."
"The teacher used diagrams to illuminate the lesson for the students."
"He pressed a button to illuminate the room."
"The streetlights illuminate the city streets at night."
Word Game Points
Is ILLUMINATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, illuminate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ILLUMINATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is ILLUMINATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, illuminate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordILLUMINATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is ILLUMINATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, illuminate is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordILLUMINATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
