enlighten
verb (used with object)
to give intellectual or spiritual light to; instruct; impart knowledge to.
had enlightened
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past perfectof enlighten.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Dame Louise Richardson, vice-chancellor, said they had "enlightened us, entertained us and improved the lives of people around the world".
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2022
He felt erased, his suffering – which in the past had enlightened the public and challenged science – suddenly insignificant.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 29, 2016
“There was people who could have had enlightened me,” he said.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 27, 2015
Do you remember that at the time it was said "they hate our freedoms" It implied that we had enlightened values that made us different than them.
From New York Times ● Dec. 12, 2014
And she had enlightened him as to what would be considered quite "fair."
From The Madigans by Orson Lowell
