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illuminate

verb

/ɪˈluːmɪneɪt/

Meaning

To light up or make something clearer.

Streetlights illuminate the road at night.

illuminate the mind

light up, brighten, clarify, enlighten

darken, obscure

illuminate the path, illuminate the sky, brightly illuminate, illuminate the mind

to dress or equip, especially in something impressive or elaborate

To produce or provide something; to give way or surrender.

to pour or brush melted fat, juices, or liquid over meat during cooking to keep it moist

to believe that something will happen or that someone will arrive; to anticipate

to speak words; to express something in words

to keep something in its original state; to protect from harm or decay