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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024en•light•en /ɛnˈlaɪtən/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object]- to give intellectual understanding or knowledge to;
instruct:to enlighten students.
en•light•en•ment, n. [uncountable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024en•light•en (en līt′n),USA pronunciation v.t. - 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.
- Middle English enli(g)htenen. See en-1, lighten1 1350–1400
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged illumine, edify, teach, inform.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged mystify, confuse, perplex, puzzle.
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