illuminate

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A verb used to indicate the act of lighting up or making something bright, or to clarify or explain something.

1. Make lighter or brighterB2formal

   To light up or make something brighter, often with light.

   إنارة

   • The lamp illuminated the entire room.
   • The fireworks illuminated the night sky.
   • Sunlight illuminated the stained glass windows.

   المرادفاتbrightenillumineirradiatekindlelightlighten

   الأضدادblackendarkendimobscureshade

2. Make clear or explainB2formal

   To clarify or explain something so it is easier to understand.

   يُوضِّح

   • The professor's lecture illuminated the complex theory.
   • Her research helped illuminate the causes of the disease.
   • The document illuminates the company's future plans.

   المرادفاتclarifyclear upelaborateelucidateexplainexpoundinterpretshed light on

   الأضدادbefogconfusemuddleobscure

3. Decorate manuscriptsC1formal

   To add decorative elements, such as gold leaf or illustrations, to medieval manuscripts.

   تزيين المخطوطات

   • Monks would illuminate religious texts by hand.
   • The manuscript was beautifully illuminated with intricate patterns.
   • Artists spent years illuminating a single book.

   المرادفاتadorndecorateembellishlimnornament