Definition of enlighten

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  • enlighten is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
  • enlighten is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
  • enlighten is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 16

Definition of enlighten

  • make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. clear
    2. clear up
    3. crystalise
    4. crystalize
    5. crystallise
    6. crystallize
    7. elucidate
    8. illuminate
    9. shed light on
    10. sort out
    11. straighten out
  • make understand (verb)

    Examples

    1. Can you enlighten me--I don't understand this proposal

    Synonyms

    1. edify
  • give spiritual insight to; in religion (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. irradiate

See definition of enlighten in Merriam Webster