1
as in to inform
to give information to
the lecturer at the planetarium enlightened us about the latest astronomical discoveries
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2
as in to educate
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding
many people around the world have been enlightened by the teachings of Gautama Buddha
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Recent Examples of enlighten
The central tenants seem really enlightened.
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Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 23 Sep. 2025
There should have been cameras at the university that could easily enlighten us as to what happened in the early morning of September 15, 2025.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
These are the most noteworthy bullet points from our engaging and enlightening two-hour conversation.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
Reading Proverbs did not manage to enlighten me to the possibility that my parents’ rules were devised in my best interest.
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Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 23 Sep. 2025
There should have been cameras at the university that could easily enlighten us as to what happened in the early morning of September 15, 2025.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
These are the most noteworthy bullet points from our engaging and enlightening two-hour conversation.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
Reading Proverbs did not manage to enlighten me to the possibility that my parents’ rules were devised in my best interest.
—Meghan O’Gieblyn, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlighten
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What has lived as a secret sauce inside Carlyle for more than a decade might now inform policymakers flying blind.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Potts informed reporters on Wednesday that three people injured during the attack are still hospitalized.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Tedesco learned about Reparation Generation last year through a church group and further got involved by hosting home meetings this year to educate others about the organization's work.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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Trump told Fox News later Wednesday that the hostages would probably be released on Monday.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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The evening's menu will be inspired by the time period and be accompanied by cocktails of the era.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
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The United Nations welcomed two new officials to the advisory committee for its Human Rights Council this week in a vote that did not inspire confidence in the humanitarian body.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Oct. 2025
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McGawley adds, advising that the least successful way to pass along money and assets is to wait until children reach an age milepost such as 30 and then hand over a substantial income without any scaffolding.—
Christina Binkley,
Robb Report,
11 Oct. 2025
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Malcolm is understandably furious (and his uncle has only recently advised him that revenge is the best way to mend a broken heart).—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Oct. 2025
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Several times, Nachmanoff instructed prosecutors to get together with the defnese and start sharing the evidence in the case.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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Most recipes for beef and broccoli instruct you to sauté the broccoli in olive oil before adding it back to the pan with the beef and sauce.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Enlighten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlighten. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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