illume
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
Other Word Forms
- unillumed adjective
Etymology
Origin of illume
First recorded in 1595–1605; short for illumine
Example Sentences
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A bright light illumes an ethereal white curtain, and what sounds like a chorus of angels sings: “I hope you find some peace of mind in this lifetime/I hope you find some paradise.”
From New York Times
We see a dimly illumed underground waterfall and climb down to it for a dark thundering shower.
From Literature
Within the hour their light will illume thy understanding.
From Project Gutenberg
From dreams of conquest, worlds and empires won Britain awaking, mourns her setting sun, No rays of joy her evening hour illume, 'Tis one sad chaos, one unmingled gloom!
From Project Gutenberg
I often assume gayety to illume her dear sensibility with a smile, which twenty years ago almost bewitched me, and which still constitutes my highest pleasure.
From Project Gutenberg
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