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enlighten

verb

/ɪnˈlaɪtən/

Meaning

to give someone greater knowledge or understanding about a subject or situation

The teacher tried to enlighten the students about ancient history.

enlighten me

inform, educate, instruct, illuminate, explain

confuse, mislead, obscure

enlighten the public, enlighten someone, enlighten about

to entice or attract someone to do something, often something wrong or unwise

To solicit votes, orders, or support from people.

to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks

to put or place something in a position; to establish

to pay attention to; to take notice of

to cause something to change direction; to avoid answering directly