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Synonyms for enlighten
verb explain thoroughly; make aware- acquaint
- advise
- civilize
- edify
- educate
- inform
- uplift
- apprise
- brief
- catechize
- convert
- counsel
- direct
- disclose
- divulge
- elucidate
- guide
- illume
- illuminate
- illumine
- imitate
- improve
- inculcate
- indoctrinate
- inspirit
- instruct
- persuade
- preach
- reveal
- save
- school
- teach
- tell
- train
- update
- cause to understand
- give faith
- give the lowdown
- give the word
- let in on
- open up
- put on to
Antonyms for enlighten
- conceal
- deceive
- hide
- harm
- hurt
- keep
- learn
- listen
- misguide
- mislead
- neglect
- obscure
- secrete
- suppress
- be vague
- bewilder
- confound
- confuse
- delude
- puzzle
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the
Philip Lief Group.
More words related to enlighten
acquaint
verb. inform oneself or another about something new
acquainting
verb. inform oneself or another about something new
brief
verb. inform of facts
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the
Philip Lief Group.