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==English==
 
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English

Etymology

From M.E. illuminaten, originally from L. illūminātus, past participle of illūmināre "to light".

Pronunciation 1

  • /ɪlˈlumɪneɪt/ or /ɪlˈluməneɪt/

Verb

en-verb|illuminat|ing

  1. to shine light on something
  2. to decorate something with lights
  3. to clarify or make something understandable
  4. to decorate the page of a manuscript book with ornamental designs
  5. to glow
  6. to be exposed to light
Translations

to shine light on something

to clarify or make something understandable (3)}}

Synonyms

Pronunciation 2

  • ɪlˈlumɪnət/

Noun

  1. Someone thought to have an unusual degree of enlightenment.

Italian

Adjective

illuminate

  1. feminine of illuminato

Verb

illuminate

  1. second person plural present tense of illuminare
  2. second person plural imperative of illuminare
  3. feminine plural past participle of illuminare