单词	enlighten
释义	enlighten verb en·​light·​en in-ˈlī-tᵊn  en- enlightened; enlightening in-ˈlīt-niŋ  -ˈlī-tᵊn-iŋ, en- transitive verb 1 a : to furnish knowledge to : instruct enlightened us about the problem b : to give spiritual insight to 2 archaic : illuminate Synonyms acquaint advise apprise brief catch up clear clue (in) familiarize fill in hip inform instruct tell verse wise (up) See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences I don't understand what's going on; can someone please enlighten me? the lecturer at the planetarium enlightened us about the latest astronomical discoveries Recent Examples on the Web This is why our nation's founders made a top priority of free speech and an independent press that would expose corruption, enlighten the public, hold the powerful in check and keep citizens in charge of their government. George Stanley, Journal Sentinel, 27 July 2022 The survey and its responses will be used to enlighten city leaders which existing services are residents using with an eye on changes in the future. John Benson, cleveland, 20 July 2022 The conversation between manager and employee ensures a positive message and gives the opportunity for specific examples to help enlighten the employee on their rating. Melissa Banek, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2021 This tag was also used to describe the work of Mos Def, The Roots, former Common paramour Erykah Badu and other hip-hop innovators, whose music and thematic subjects were designed to enlighten as well as entertain. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2022 These books are meant to entertain, enlighten and expand children’s and teens’ understanding of the world. Amy Joyce, Washington Post, 24 June 2022 In this equation, the act of caring for another person, which requires deep, sustained attention, can become its own philosophical experience, one that can reorient us and enlighten us. Elissa Strauss, The Atlantic, 9 June 2022 And, more specifically, to an effort to enlighten theatergoers about the range of people across racial lines who call themselves Jewish. Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2022 That’s where my family and Kamau helped enlighten me. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1b Kids Definition enlighten verb en·​light·​en in-ˈlī-tᵊn  enlightened; enlightening : to give knowledge or understanding to "Where is she now? Will someone please enlighten me?" Brian Jacques, Redwall enlighten verb 1 as in to inform to give information to the lecturer at the planetarium enlightened us about the latest astronomical discoveries Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance inform tell advise instruct educate brief teach familiarize acquaint apprise fill in hip alert clear notify catch up verse convince let someone know reassure keep (someone) posted advertise assure wise (up) clue (in) lecture disabuse school certify disillusion tutor warrant disclose (to) undeceive announce (to) disenchant Antonyms & Near Antonyms mislead misinform 2 as in to educate to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding many people around the world have been enlightened by the teachings of Gautama Buddha Synonyms & Similar Words educate inspire illumine edify enrich illuminate transform nurture uplift improve ennoble elevate illume better lift exalt transfigure regenerate ensoul renew glorify Antonyms & Near Antonyms confuse perplex puzzle obscure darken cloud becloud See More
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