enlighten

[ en-lahyt-n ]

/ ɛnˈlaɪt n /

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verb (used with object)

to give intellectual or spiritual light to; instruct; impart knowledge to: We hope the results of our research will enlighten our colleagues.

Archaic. to shed light upon.

Origin of enlighten

First recorded in 1350–1400, enlighten is from the Middle English word enli(g)htenen.See en-¹, lighten¹

SYNONYMS FOR enlighten

1 illumine, edify, teach, inform.

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ANTONYMS FOR enlighten

1 mystify, confuse, perplex, puzzle.

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OTHER WORDS FROM enlighten

en·light·ened·ly, adverben·light·ened·ness, nounen·light·en·er, nounen·light·en·ing·ly, adverb

non·en·light·ened, adjectivenon·en·light·en·ing, adjectivepre·en·light·en, verb (used with object)pre·en·light·en·er, nounre·en·light·en, verb (used with object)un·en·light·ened, adjectiveun·en·light·en·ing, adjectivewell-en·light·ened, adjective

Words nearby enlighten

enl., enlace, enlarge, enlargement, enlarger, enlighten, enlightened, enlightenment, Enlil, enlist, enlisted man

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Example sentences from the Web for enlighten

We were dazzled by the pitches from budding startup teams, and we were enlightened by the investors sharing their wealth of knowledge about the ecosystem.
Extra Crunch support expands into Argentina, Brazil and Mexico|Travis Bernard|July 7, 2020|TechCrunch
I’m just acknowledging that in the emotional grip of a relationship crisis like that, not many of us are enlightened enough to do that.
What Does Covid-19 Mean for Cities (and Marriages)? (Ep. 410)|Stephen J. Dubner|March 26, 2020|Freakonomics
Maybe some of you Brits who followed me over from the dear old Graun could enlighten.
Yes, I Like Christmas Music. Stop Laughing.|Michael Tomasky|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Creator Rod Serling was compelled by the need “not to just entertain but to enlighten.”
How a War-Weary Vet Created ‘The Twilight Zone’|Rich Goldstein|November 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST

With Sinclair as our non-judgmental guide, we see that these revelations are not meant to shock us but, perhaps, enlighten us.
‘High Maintenance,’ Like a Good High, Is Funny and Sometimes Unsettling|Caitlin Dickson|November 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They're supposed to give audiences hope and enlighten them while promoting positive emotions.
Inside ‘Leviathan’: Russian Filmmaker Andrey Zvyagintsev’s Award-Winning Anti-Putin Cannes Film|Richard Porton|May 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
There is a way to examine modern dating habits that could both entertain and enlighten.
Bravo’s ‘Online Dating Rituals’ Reveals American Males Are Creepy and Want Sex|Emily Shire|March 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Mlle H. I have no doubt M. Manuel could enlighten us, if he chose.
The Romance of a Poor Young Man|Pierrepont Edwards
We must first, then, enlighten public opinion, and enlighten members of Congress.
The Life of Isaac Ingalls Stevens, Volume I (of 2)|Hazard Stevens
Certainly no attempt will be made, in this case, to enlighten.
Bugle Blasts|William E. Crane
Even if we cannot enlighten what is dark, the new beginnings established in us will save us from becoming cowed and despondent.
Ethics and Modern Thought|Rudolf Eucken
And if we do not run at least a hundred Labour Candidates to enlighten you as to our "unanimity," call us—items!
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 102, June 25, 1892|Various

British Dictionary definitions for enlighten

enlighten

/ (ɪnˈlaɪtən) /

verb (tr)

to give information or understanding to; instruct; edify

to free from ignorance, prejudice, or superstition

to give spiritual or religious revelation to

poetic to shed light on

Derived forms of enlighten

enlightener, nounenlightening, adjective

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	enlighten
释义	enlighten [ en-lahyt-n ] / ɛnˈlaɪt n / SEE SYNONYMS FOR enlighten ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with object) to give intellectual or spiritual light to; instruct; impart knowledge to: We hope the results of our research will enlighten our colleagues. Archaic. to shed light upon. Origin of enlighten First recorded in 1350–1400, enlighten is from the Middle English word enli(g)htenen.See en-¹, lighten¹ SYNONYMS FOR enlighten 1 illumine, edify, teach, inform. SEE SYNONYMS FOR enlighten ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR enlighten 1 mystify, confuse, perplex, puzzle. SEE ANTONYMS FOR enlighten ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM enlighten en·light·ened·ly, adverben·light·ened·ness, nounen·light·en·er, nounen·light·en·ing·ly, adverb non·en·light·ened, adjectivenon·en·light·en·ing, adjectivepre·en·light·en, verb (used with object)pre·en·light·en·er, nounre·en·light·en, verb (used with object)un·en·light·ened, adjectiveun·en·light·en·ing, adjectivewell-en·light·ened, adjective Words nearby enlighten enl., enlace, enlarge, enlargement, enlarger, enlighten, enlightened, enlightenment, Enlil, enlist, enlisted man Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for enlighten We were dazzled by the pitches from budding startup teams, and we were enlightened by the investors sharing their wealth of knowledge about the ecosystem. Extra Crunch support expands into Argentina, Brazil and Mexico\|Travis Bernard\|July 7, 2020\|TechCrunch I’m just acknowledging that in the emotional grip of a relationship crisis like that, not many of us are enlightened enough to do that. What Does Covid-19 Mean for Cities (and Marriages)? (Ep. 410)\|Stephen J. Dubner\|March 26, 2020\|Freakonomics Maybe some of you Brits who followed me over from the dear old Graun could enlighten. Yes, I Like Christmas Music. Stop Laughing.\|Michael Tomasky\|December 24, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Creator Rod Serling was compelled by the need “not to just entertain but to enlighten.” How a War-Weary Vet Created ‘The Twilight Zone’\|Rich Goldstein\|November 13, 2014\|DAILY BEAST With Sinclair as our non-judgmental guide, we see that these revelations are not meant to shock us but, perhaps, enlighten us. ‘High Maintenance,’ Like a Good High, Is Funny and Sometimes Unsettling\|Caitlin Dickson\|November 11, 2014\|DAILY BEAST They're supposed to give audiences hope and enlighten them while promoting positive emotions. Inside ‘Leviathan’: Russian Filmmaker Andrey Zvyagintsev’s Award-Winning Anti-Putin Cannes Film\|Richard Porton\|May 27, 2014\|DAILY BEAST There is a way to examine modern dating habits that could both entertain and enlighten. Bravo’s ‘Online Dating Rituals’ Reveals American Males Are Creepy and Want Sex\|Emily Shire\|March 10, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Mlle H. I have no doubt M. Manuel could enlighten us, if he chose. The Romance of a Poor Young Man\|Pierrepont Edwards We must first, then, enlighten public opinion, and enlighten members of Congress. The Life of Isaac Ingalls Stevens, Volume I (of 2)\|Hazard Stevens Certainly no attempt will be made, in this case, to enlighten. Bugle Blasts\|William E. Crane Even if we cannot enlighten what is dark, the new beginnings established in us will save us from becoming cowed and despondent. Ethics and Modern Thought\|Rudolf Eucken And if we do not run at least a hundred Labour Candidates to enlighten you as to our "unanimity," call us—items! Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 102, June 25, 1892\|Various British Dictionary definitions for enlighten enlighten / (ɪnˈlaɪtən) / verb (tr) to give information or understanding to; instruct; edify to free from ignorance, prejudice, or superstition to give spiritual or religious revelation to poetic to shed light on Derived forms of enlighten enlightener, nounenlightening, adjective Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to enlighten educate, acquaint, edify, inform, uplift, civilize, advise, illuminate, school, imitate, direct, apprise, instruct, inculcate, illumine, divulge, catechize, save, tell, disclose
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enlighten

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