enlighten
Example Sentences
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“I believe that it enlightened, lit a fire under the guys,” DiGiorgio said, “to be a little excited for this week.”
From Los Angeles Times
For 18th-century enlightened reformers, ethnic diversity and multiculturalism weren’t good things.
But he is unapologetic and knows the book will ultimately "live and die based on its own ability to entertain and enlighten an audience".
From BBC
"Taa Sawang" - literally, "bright eyes" - is the phrase adopted by younger Thais to describe their being enlightened about previously taboo topics, in particular the monarchy.
From BBC
The pangrams from yesterday’s Spelling Bee were enlighten, enlightening, lengthening, lighten and lightening.
From New York Times
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