Enlighten: meaning, definitions and examples
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enlighten
[ ษชnหlaษชt(ษ)n ]
to bring knowledge
To give someone greater knowledge and understanding about a subject or situation. It often involves shedding light on something that was previously unknown or misunderstood.
Synonyms
clarify, educate, illuminate, inform.
Examples of usage
- He was able to enlighten the group with his expertise on the topic.
- She hoped the workshop would enlighten her on the latest research findings.
- The professor's lecture on the history of art was enlightening to the students.
- The documentary aimed to enlighten viewers about the impact of climate change.
- The mentor's guidance helped enlighten the young entrepreneur on business strategies.
Translations
Translations of the word "enlighten" in other languages:
๐ต๐น esclarecer
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคเคพเคถ เคกเคพเคฒเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช erleuchten
๐ฎ๐ฉ mencerahkan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะพัะฒััะธัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ oลwieciฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ็บใใ (keihatsu suru)
๐ซ๐ท รฉclairer
๐ช๐ธ iluminar
๐น๐ท aydฤฑnlatmak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐํ๋ค (balghida)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุถุงุก
๐จ๐ฟ osvฤtlit
๐ธ๐ฐ osvetliลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฏๅ (qวfฤ)
๐ธ๐ฎ razsvetliti
๐ฎ๐ธ upplรฝsa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐััาัะฐะฝะดััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ iลฤฑqlandฤฑrmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ iluminar
Etymology
The word 'enlighten' originated from the Old English word 'inlฤซhtan', which means 'to illuminate or make bright'. It has evolved over time to also mean 'to give knowledge or understanding'. The concept of enlightenment has roots in various philosophical and spiritual traditions, where it signifies the attainment of deep wisdom or insight. In the context of everyday language, 'enlighten' is often used to describe the act of sharing knowledge or shedding light on a topic.
See also: highlight, light, lighten, lightened, lightening, lighter, lightheaded, lightheadedness, lighthearted, lightheartedly, lightheartedness, lighting, lightly, lightness, lightweight, relight.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #16,204, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 16201 recollected
- 16202 workhouse
- 16203 blinking
- 16204 enlighten
- 16205 possessive
- 16206 falsity
- 16207 obliging
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