Definitions

shed light on

VERB

clarify

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analyze clear up define formulate interpret resolve simplify spell out

STRONG

delineate elucidate illuminate illustrate settle

WEAK

break down draw a picture make perfectly clear make plain straighten out throw light on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

complicate confuse question

STRONG

mix up obscure

WEAK

dirty muddle muddy

VERB

clear the air

Synonyms

WEAK

clarify decipher define elucidate explain interpret make clear make plain show simplify solve spell out

VERB

elucidate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clear up decode enlighten exemplify explicate expound get across illuminate

STRONG

annotate clarify clear demonstrate gloss illustrate interpret prove unfold

WEAK

draw a picture make perfectly clear make plain make see daylight spell out throw light on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cloud complicate confuse obscure

STRONG

conceal hide

WEAK

be vague distract make ambiguous mix up mystify

VERB

illume

Synonyms

STRONG

better clarify construe define dramatize edify elucidate enlighten explain expound express finish gloss illumine illustrate improve instruct interpret light lighten perfect polish

WEAK

clear up give insight uplight

Antonyms

STRONG

be vague confuse darken dull mystify obscure ruin worsen

VERB

illuminate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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 uplight

Antonyms

STRONGEST

be vague confuse mystify obscure

STRONG

dull ruin worsen

WEAK

cloud complicate darken involve

Example Sentences

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Musk’s wealth wasn’t the only thing the S-1 shed light on.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Minutes from their two-day meeting last month, which will be published Wednesday afternoon, could shed light on whether firms are passing these higher prices to their consumers.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

"Physics is still full of mysteries at the most fundamental level. Quantum technologies are now giving us new tools to shed light on them."

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

There was undoubtedly support from some Labour backbenchers, pointing to ongoing work to shed light on the process surrounding Lord Mandelson's appointment and rejecting the notion another inquiry was necessary.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Thomas waited, hoping that Newt or Alby would have a positive reaction to the news, maybe even have further information to shed light on the mystery.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner

shed light on

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