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illuminate

[ih-loo-muh-neyt, ih-loo-muh-nit, -neyt] / ɪˈlu məˌneɪt, ɪˈlu mə nɪt, -ˌneɪt /
VERB
make light
Synonyms
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brighten flash highlight light up spotlight
STRONG
fire floodlight ignite illume illumine irradiate kindle light lighten spot
WEAK
hit with a light limelight
Antonyms
STRONG
darken dull extinguish put out
WEAK
cloud complicate involve obscure
VERB
make clear; educate
Synonyms
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clarify define dramatize elucidate explain illustrate
STRONG
better construe edify enlighten expound express finish gloss improve instruct interpret perfect polish
WEAK
clear up give insight shed light on uplight
Antonyms
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be vague confuse mystify obscure
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dull ruin worsen
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cloud complicate darken involve

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