Definitions for enlighten

Definitions for (verb) enlighten

Main entry: clear, clear up, crystalise, crystalize, crystallise, crystallize, shed light on, sort out, straighten out, illuminate, elucidate, enlighten

Definition: make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

Usage: Could you clarify these remarks?; Clear up the question of who is at fault


Main entry: enlighten, irradiate

Definition: give spiritual insight to; in religion


Main entry: enlighten, edify

Definition: make understand

Usage: Can you enlighten me--I don't understand this proposal


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