Definition of 'enlighten'

Verb

1. make understand; "Can you enlighten me--I don't understand this proposal"
      Synonyms: edify
2. give spiritual insight to; in religion
      Synonyms: irradiate
3. make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear; "Could you clarify these remarks?"; "Clear up the question of who is at fault"
      Synonyms: clear clear up shed light on crystallize crystallise crystalize crystalise straighten out sort out illuminate elucidate

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