Dictionary
en•light•en
Pronunciation: (en-līt'n), [key]—
v.t.
1. to give intellectual or spiritual light to; instruct; impart knowledge to:
We hope the results of our research will enlighten our colleagues.
2. Archaic.to shed light upon.
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