enlighten
verb (used with object)
to give intellectual or spiritual light to; instruct; impart knowledge to.
have enlightened
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present perfectof enlighten.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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In other words, she revealed nothing remotely about nuclear weapons, signals intelligence, or anything that might have enlightened a foreign spy.
From Slate ● Aug. 12, 2022
“For years, ex-players have been brought into the broadcasts and have enlightened everyone,” he says.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 4, 2015
Even worse, he failed to read the available literature that would have enlightened him that the pigeons did eat animal matter.
From Slate ● Mar. 10, 2014
Today we have enlightened men – brothers of sister, fathers of daughters – who see it too.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 20, 2013
Something in my tone or look must have enlightened her as to my thoughts, for she suddenly broke into a short, nervous laugh.
From Against Odds A Detective Story by Lawrence L. Lynch
