illuminate

Meanings

• verb

  Make (something) brightly clear or prominent.

• verb

  Provide (someone) with knowledge or understanding of a subject.

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Pronunciation

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2. /ɪlˈl(j)uməneɪt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

illustrate , quill , bring home , clarify , elucidate , explicitize , sort out , straighten out , belight , enlighten , illumine , gleam , illumine , shine

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with illuminate
illusion , delusion , preposition , imposition

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Variants

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illuminate , illuminated , illuminates , illuminating , illuminatingly , illuminator , illuminators

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Forms

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illuminates, illuminated, illuminating

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Etymology

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From Old French illuminer, from Latin lumen 'light'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'illuminate' is derived from the Latin word 'lumen', which means 'light'.

2. The Illuminati were rumored to have secret knowledge and perform occult rituals.

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Related Concepts

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1. enlightenment: A philosophical movement that emphasized reason and individualism, and that swept Europe in the late 17th and 18th centuries.

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Culture

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In history, the Illuminati were a secret society that emerged in Europe during the Age of Enlightenment. They were known for their intellectual pursuits and belief in the power of reason.

How to Memorize "illuminate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a light bulb turning on in a dark room.
   - Visualize the word 'illuminate' written in bright letters.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'illuminate' with the idea of shedding light on something.
   - Think of a teacher illuminating a topic for you.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym ILLUMINATE: 'I'll Learn and Live Using Many Intelligent Notions And Techniques'

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