illuminate

• Verb, das das Erhellen oder Beleuchten von etwas bezeichnet sowie das Klären oder Erläutern von etwas.

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.

   Erhellen

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

   Synonymebrightenillumineirradiatekindlelightlighten

   Antonymeblackendarkendimobscureshade

2. Make clear or explainB2formal

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

   Klarstellen

   • 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.

   Synonymeclarifyclear upelaborateelucidateexplainexpoundinterpretshed light on

   Antonymebefogconfusemuddleobscure

3. Decorate manuscriptsC1formal

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

   Handschriften ausmalen

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

   Synonymeadorndecorateembellishlimnornament