Definition of Enlighten
Enlighten
en·light·en
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To give someone greater knowledge or understanding of something.
e.g. The professor's lecture helped to enlighten us about the topic.
(verb)
to give someone spiritual instruction or insight;
e.g. The minister of the church offered to enlighten me on his faith.
(verb)
in old usage, to cast light on something and make it brighter;
e.g. They only had one torch to enlighten the room.
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