Words Like ILLUMINATE
    
   We have put together a list of words that are similar to ILLUMINATE.
    
    
    
        
            21 Alternative Words Similar to illuminate
   
            
               
            
            
        
       
    
    
        2 examples of illuminate
           
        
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        to illuminate a text, a problem, or a duty
    
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        Clear up the question of who is at fault
    
       
    
    
        10 definitions of illuminate
           
        
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        To make light; to throw light on; to supply with light, literally or figuratively; to brighten.
    
    
    
 
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        To light up; to decorate with artificial lights, as a building or city, in token of rejoicing or respect.
    
    
    
 
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        To adorn, as a book or page with borders, initial letters, or miniature pictures in colors and gold, as was done in manuscripts of the Middle Ages.
    
    
    
 
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        To make plain or clear; to dispel the obscurity to by knowledge or reason; to explain; to elucidate.
    
    
    
 
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        To light up in token or rejoicing.
    
    
    
 
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        One who is enlightened; esp., a pretender to extraordinary light and knowledge.
    
    
    
 
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        add embellishments and paintings to (medieval manuscripts)
    
    
    
 
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        make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
    
    
    
 
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        make lighter or brighter