American English pronunciation
How to pronounce enlighten
IPA transcription: [,ɛn'laɪtən]
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Verb
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make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
“Could you clarify these remarks?”
“Clear up the question of who is at fault”
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make understand
“Can you enlighten me--I don't understand this proposal”
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give spiritual insight to; in religion
Usage examples
- In addition to his professional activities, Azam was an enlightened collector.
- After the fuse melted, the room was enlightened only by a candle.
- After the fuse melted, the room was enlightened only by a candle.
- After the fuse melted, the room was enlightened only by a candle.
- After the fuse melted, the room was enlightened only by a candle.
- After the fuse melted, the room was enlightened only by a candle.
- I'm sure you'll soon be able to enlighten us all as to the real state of affairs.
- After the fuse melted, the room was enlightened only by a candle.
- Other factors included Enlightenment thinking.
- After the fuse melted, the room was enlightened only by a candle.