enlighten
Example Sentences
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But he knows that, if a critic can’t draw enlightening connections, attribution is only a parlor game.
They believe in an enlightened, secular Islam compatible with freedom of conscience and civil equality.
This gives the sheriff opportunities for enlightening visits with his grandfather.
I can give Bill something that people don’t understand and progress the story and maybe enlighten people.
From Los Angeles Times
Throughout, she and Ms. Halvorson create delightful sonic contrasts; it’s like seeing someone wear fabrics and patterns that should clash but instead work together to enlightening effect.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
