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    illumine
    /ɪˈl(j)uːmɪn/

    verb

    • 1. light up; brighten: literary "he moved her lamp so that her face was illumined"
    • 2. enlighten (someone) spiritually or intellectually.

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › illumineIllumine Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    verb. il· lu· mine i-ˈlü-mən. illumined; illumining. Synonyms of illumine. transitive verb. : illuminate. illuminable. i-ˈlü-mə-nə-bəl. adjective. Synonyms. bathe. beacon. emblaze. illume. illuminate. irradiate. lighten. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of illumine in a Sentence.

  3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › illumineIllumine - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    To illumine is to shine a light on something, literally or figuratively. Your desk lamp might illumine the page of your book, while the words you're reading illumine your mind.

  4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishillumine verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of illumine verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › illumineILLUMINE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Illumine definition: to illuminate. . See examples of ILLUMINE used in a sentence.

  6. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › illumineILLUMINE Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

    Synonyms for ILLUMINE: illuminate, light, brighten, lighten, beacon, irradiate, bathe, illume; Antonyms of ILLUMINE: darken, dim, obfuscate, blacken, dull, obscure, cover, veil.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishILLUMINE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Definition of 'illumine' illumine. (ɪluːmɪn ) Word forms: illumines , illumining , illumined. verb. To illumine something means the same as to illuminate it. [literary] The interchange of ideas illumines the debate. [VERB noun] By night, the perimeter wire was illumined by lights. [be VERB -ed] Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

  8. www.definitions.net › definition › illumineWhat does illumine mean? - Definitions.net

    Illumine is a verb that refers to lighting up or brightening a place with light. It can also refer to enlightening or clarifying something mentally or spiritually. It can be used metaphorically to mean providing insight or wisdom to a situation, concept or person.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › illumineILLUMINE - 50 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

    illumine. verb. These are words and phrases related to illumine. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. INSPIRE. Synonyms. inspire. stimulate to creation. be an ideal for. fill with life or strength. infuse with inspiration. influence. exalt. illuminate. impel. motivate. prompt. occasion. galvanize. encourage. embolden. animate.

  10. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › illumineillumine - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jun 8, 2024 · To enlighten (someone) spiritually; to induce (someone) to adopt, or believe in the truth of, a religion, religious tenet, etc. To cause (the eyes) to see. To cause (a person or their face) to show enlightenment, happiness, etc. (rare) To enlighten (someone) intellectually.

  11. www.thesaurus.com › browse › illumine11 Synonyms & Antonyms for ILLUMINE | Thesaurus.com

    Find 11 different ways to say ILLUMINE, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.