Synonyms for enlighten

Grammar : Verb

Spell : en-lahyt-n

Phonetic Transcription : ɛnˈlaɪt n

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Définition of enlighten

Origin : late 14c., "to remove the dimness or blindness (usually figurative) from one's eyes or heart;" see en- (1) + lighten. Old English had inlihtan. Related: Enlightened; enlightening.

verb explain thoroughly; make aware

Example sentences :

Wheatstone by his knowledge of Ohm's law and the electro-magnet was probably able to enlighten him.
Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro

On this point he found an opportunity to enlighten me before taking his seat.
Extract from : « Ruggles of Red Gap » by Harry Leon Wilson

You seem learned in the law, young farmer; enlighten us, pray.
Extract from : « The Shadow of a Crime » by Hall Caine

I have no doubt, gentlemen, that you will think harshly of me because I did not enlighten the Vicomte.
Extract from : « Bardelys the Magnificent » by Rafael Sabatini

I must enlighten the Keeper of the Seals and the judges at Toulouse concerning my identity.
Extract from : « Bardelys the Magnificent » by Rafael Sabatini

It will enlighten you touching his motives for a secret wedding.
Extract from : « The Suitors of Yvonne » by Raphael Sabatini

"If you will enlighten me," said he, with the faintest touch of irony.
Extract from : « The Trampling of the Lilies » by Rafael Sabatini

But it is not permitted that I enlighten you on the points you have in mind.
Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, August 1930 » by Various

And with all their experience of the past to enlighten them into the bargain.
Extract from : « Ireland as It Is » by Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)

Enlighten the popular mind, and the Freeman's hours are numbered.
Extract from : « Ireland as It Is » by Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)

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