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enlighten
verb en·light·en \in-ˈlī-tən, en-\
: to give knowledge or understanding to (someone) : to explain something to (someone)
en·light·eneden·light·en·ing \-ˈlīt-niŋ, -tən-iŋ\
Full Definition of ENLIGHTEN
transitive verb
1
archaic : illuminate
2
a : to furnish knowledge to : instruct <enlightened us about the problem> b : to give spiritual insight to
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First Known Use of ENLIGHTEN
1587
ENLIGHTEN Defined for Kids
enlighten
verb en·light·en \in-ˈlī-tən\
en·light·eneden·light·en·ing
Definition of ENLIGHTEN for Kids
: to give knowledge or understanding to <“Where is she now? Will someone please enlighten me?” — Brian Jacques, Redwall>
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