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ILLUMINATES

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Illuminates.

Illuminates - as a verb

Introduce light into

Example: "This lamp lightens the room a bit"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
illume8illumine10light9light up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
lighten11lighten up
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

Example: "Could you clarify these remarks?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clear7clear upcrystalise15crystalize24crystallise16crystallize25elucidate12enlighten13shed light onsort outstraighten out

Add embellishments and paintings to (medieval manuscripts)

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adorn6beautify16decorate11embellish16grace8ornament10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Illuminates - as a noun

Someone thought to have an unusual degree of enlightenment.

Example Sentences

"The lamp illuminates the room."
"The fireworks display illuminates the night sky."
"The documentary illuminates the life of the famous artist."
"Her research illuminates the causes of climate change."
"The sunlight illuminates the stained glass windows of the church."
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Word Game Points

Is ILLUMINATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, illuminates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ILLUMINATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is ILLUMINATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, illuminates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ILLUMINATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is ILLUMINATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, illuminates is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ILLUMINATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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