enlightens

VERB

explain thoroughly; make aware

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acquaint advise civilize edify educate inform uplift

STRONG

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

WEAK

cause to understand give faith give the lowdown give the word let in on open up put on to

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conceal deceive hide

STRONG

harm hurt keep learn listen misguide mislead neglect obscure secrete suppress

WEAK

be vague bewilder confound confuse delude puzzle

Example Sentences

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And only mine, so far as evidence Enlightens one more darkness.

From The Three Taverns by Robinson, Edwin Arlington

Do the strict laws Of your society forbid your speaking Upon a point so nice?—I'll ask no more: Sullen, like lamps in sepulchres, your shine Enlightens but yourselves.

From The Age of Pope (1700-1744) by Dennis, John

I'll ask no more: Sullen, like lamps in sepulchres, your shine Enlightens but yourselves.

From English Verse Specimens Illustrating its Principles and History by Alden, Raymond MacDonald