1
as in to inform
to give information to
the lecturer at the planetarium enlightened us about the latest astronomical discoveries
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as in to educate
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding
many people around the world have been enlightened by the teachings of Gautama Buddha
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Recent Examples of enlighten
His work commonly explores how the text of Islamic tradition can enlighten the present and vice versa.
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André Munro, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Mar. 2026
Belif’s formula, however, has enlightened me to the benefits of an eye cream and has proven an essential component of my morning routine.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026
The 11 chapters of the book teach one how to seize every opportunity to become enlightened, even in the least possible place.
—Jue Liang, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
Beto O’Rourke, thank you so much for joining The David Frum Show and for enlightening us about Texas today.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
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André Munro, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Mar. 2026
Belif’s formula, however, has enlightened me to the benefits of an eye cream and has proven an essential component of my morning routine.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026
The 11 chapters of the book teach one how to seize every opportunity to become enlightened, even in the least possible place.
—Jue Liang, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
Beto O’Rourke, thank you so much for joining The David Frum Show and for enlightening us about Texas today.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlighten
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Heorhii Tykhyi, a spokesman for Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry, said Kyiv had informed Israeli authorities about the vessels in advance.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Luckily, the hunters brought the deer to a butcher who then informed EnCon police.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Terracycle, a recycling company with a major distribution center in Aurora, will also be on-site to educate the community about waste diversion and creating a zero-carbon footprint, according to the news release.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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At the heart of this is also the aim to create an ecosystem for young filmmakers – one that empowers and educates them on the importance of marketing and distribution so that great stories don’t just get made, but truly reach audiences.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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The warning applies to residents of 11 towns and villages in southern Lebanon, according to Reuters, telling them to evacuate their homes and move at least 3,300 feet away to open areas.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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Mountaga Tall’s home in the capital, Bamako, was stormed shortly before midnight Saturday, his relative Mahmoud Touré told AP.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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The music that we were inspired by at that time and looking to as luminaries never had a broad appeal.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The hotel’s 42 guest rooms–all of which have balconies with city views, soft furnishings made from upcycled kimonos and sakiori weavings, parquet flooring inspired by tatami patterns and Nagoya tiles in the bathrooms–occupy two additional floors below the club spaces.—
Terry Ward,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Duffy also advised passengers to consider credit card chargebacks, travel insurance claims or bankruptcy filings for additional recovery options.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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My satiric letter advised parents to teach their children to settle disputes with hockey sticks, like their favorite hockey players.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Gun smoke filled the air over the South Lawn after a 21 gun salute and hung in the air as those with seats near the front of the ceremony were instructed to sit down.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Hitters, no doubt instructed by their teams and aware of this new shift, have been taking more pitches.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Enlighten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlighten. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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