Word Meaning

illuminate definition and meaning

v. t. To make light; to throw light on; to supply with light, literally or figuratively; to brighten.
v. t. To light up; to decorate with artificial lights, as a building or city, in token of rejoicing or respect.
v. t. To adorn, as a book or page with borders, initial letters, or miniature pictures in colors and gold, as was done in manuscripts of the Middle Ages.
v. t. To make plain or clear; to dispel the obscurity to by knowledge or reason; to explain; to elucidate; as, to illuminate a text, a problem, or a duty.
v. i. To light up in token or rejoicing.
a. Enlightened.
n. One who enlightened; esp., a pretender to extraordinary light and knowledge.

Crossword clues for illuminate

- Elucidate
- Light up