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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 catch or trick someone into a difficult situation.

to show that something is true; to demonstrate

to form into small, tight curls or cause hair to become fuzzy and tangled

Plan or coordinate the elements of a situation to produce a desired effect.

to engage in a medieval contest on horseback with lances; to compete or argue

to evaluate the value, quality, or importance of something