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enlighten
[ en-lahyt-n ]
/ ɛnˈlaɪt n /
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verb (used with object)
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enl., enlace, enlarge, enlargement, enlarger, enlighten, enlightened, enlightenment, Enlil, enlist, enlisted man
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enlighten
/ (ɪnˈlaɪtən) /
verb (tr)
to give information or understanding to; instruct; edify
to free from ignorance, prejudice, or superstition
to give spiritual or religious revelation to
poetic to shed light on
Derived forms of enlighten
enlightener, nounenlightening, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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