Difference between revisions of "Illuminating"
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2. To decorate or hang with lights. | 2. To decorate or hang with lights. | ||
3. To make understandable; clarify: "Cleverly made attacks can . . . serve to [[illuminate]] important differences between candidates" (New Republic). | 3. To make understandable; clarify: "Cleverly made attacks can . . . serve to [[illuminate]] important differences between candidates" (New Republic). | ||
| − | 4. To [[enlighten]] intellectually or [[spiritually]]; enable | + | 4. To [[enlighten]] intellectually or [[spiritually]]; enable to understand. |
5. To endow with [[fame]] or splendor; celebrate. | 5. To endow with [[fame]] or splendor; celebrate. | ||
6. To adorn (a page of a [[book]], for example) with ornamental designs, miniatures, or lettering in brilliant colors or precious metals. | 6. To adorn (a page of a [[book]], for example) with ornamental designs, miniatures, or lettering in brilliant colors or precious metals. | ||
7. To expose to or reveal by radiation. | 7. To expose to or reveal by radiation. | ||
| − | 1. To [[become lighted]]; | + | 1. To [[become lighted]]; glow. |
2. To provide [[intellectual]] or [[spiritual]] [[enlightenment]] and understanding: "Once you decide to titillate instead of [[illuminate]], you're on a slippery slope" (Bill Moyers). | 2. To provide [[intellectual]] or [[spiritual]] [[enlightenment]] and understanding: "Once you decide to titillate instead of [[illuminate]], you're on a slippery slope" (Bill Moyers). | ||
3. To be exposed to or revealed by radiation. | 3. To be exposed to or revealed by radiation. | ||
Latest revision as of 15:03, 16 September 2013
1. To provide or brighten with light.
2. To decorate or hang with lights.
3. To make understandable; clarify: "Cleverly made attacks can . . . serve to illuminate important differences between candidates" (New Republic).
4. To enlighten intellectually or spiritually; enable to understand.
5. To endow with fame or splendor; celebrate.
6. To adorn (a page of a book, for example) with ornamental designs, miniatures, or lettering in brilliant colors or precious metals.
7. To expose to or reveal by radiation.
1. To become lighted; glow.
2. To provide intellectual or spiritual enlightenment and understanding: "Once you decide to titillate instead of illuminate, you're on a slippery slope" (Bill Moyers).
3. To be exposed to or revealed by radiation.
One who has or professes to have an unusual degree of enlightenment.
serving to inform or clarify; instructive
illuminatingly
a. The act of illuminating.
b. The state of being illuminated.
2. A source of light.
3. Decorative lighting.
4. Spiritual or intellectual enlightenment.
5. Clarification; elucidation.
illumination
