American English pronunciation
How to pronounce illuminates
IPA transcription: [,ɪ'lumə,neɪts]
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Verb
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make lighter or brighter
“This lamp lightens the room a bit”
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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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add embellishments and paintings to (medieval manuscripts)
Usage examples
- The light from the lamp illuminates the bubbles from underneath, causing them to shine.
- He also illuminates the relationship of the heavenly bodies to the destinies of men.
- A bright lamp illuminates three men wearing yellow vests and helmets and working on a machine.
- Through the perforations in the lantern, sunlight illuminates the dome through an oculi.