illuminate
verb (used with object)
to supply or brighten with light; light up.
have illuminated
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present perfectof illuminate.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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There was some logic to the memorable British runs that have illuminated the All England Club in recent years.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
In the nights leading up to the opening, shafts of light have illuminated both the pyramids and the museum's colossal facade -- a prelude to Saturday's spectacle.
From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2025
"We have illuminated the dynamics of synchronization in biological species, which can also be applied to other living creatures such as birds, animals, bacteria, and even unicellular eukaryotes," adds Ito.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 6, 2023
Missouri law considers records from criminal proceedings confidential after an acquittal, so reporters were unable to get a copy of the trial transcript, which could have illuminated the prosecution’s shortcomings.
From Salon ● Oct. 10, 2023
All the research by Dr. Atchley and many others have illuminated the idea that this new technology plays to our deepest human needs.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
