illume

verb

i-ˈlüm How to pronounce illume (audio)
Definition of illumenext
1
as in to educate
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding a favorite line of an Eastern Church hymn reads, "through fast-closed doors Thou camest Thy Disciples to illume"

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2
as in to illumine
to supply with light during the vigil service the church's Gothic interior was illumed by the light of hundreds of tapers

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  1. educate
  2. illumine
  3. inspire
  4. illuminate
  5. light
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  • Monthly workshops on children’s vision care, for instance, not only educate parents but also create valuable touchpoints for patient engagement and practice growth.
    Dr Chibuzor Uwadi, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The task of educating nearly 900,000 Maryland students is costly, making education an easy target when budgets get tight.
    Abby Beytin, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
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  • The bar was illumined by candles and an uplit line of mostly esoteric liquors along the full-length mirror against the back wall.
    Lauren Groff, The Atlantic, 28 Sep. 2024
  • In a room illumined by the light of a few candles, a group of women with veils over their faces conducts a séance.
    Rhoda Feng, ARTnews.com, 9 Aug. 2024
Definition of illumine
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  • The logo shows a woman, inspired by her maternal grandmother Maria, with a rose adorning her hair — symbolizing her paternal grandmother Rosa — and her hair in a braid.
    Paula Soria, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Critics of parlor culture tended to be reformers inspired by William Morris, the English socialist and textile designer who helped launch the Arts and Crafts movement.
    Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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  • To seal the night, a sky-high Principessa cake illuminated with sparklers made the rounds, as revelers congratulated the brand’s team and soaked in the festive atmosphere.
    Vogue, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
  • At the heart of the celebrations is Patti’s Festival of Lights, a beloved annual event that illuminates the town with over 1.5 million sparkling lights.
    Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of illuminate
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  • Burning wood and lighting fireworks can raise smoke concentrations.
    Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The celebration includes lighting a candle each day of Hanukkah using a menorah.
    Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Dec. 2024
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