illumines

verb

Definition of illuminesnext
present tense third-person singular of illumine
1
as in illuminates
to supply with light small table lamps illumine the inn's dining room in a most romantic way

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2
as in educates
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding readers of great literature are both entertained and illumined

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  1. illuminates
  2. inspires
  3. brightens
Verb
  • Lutron lighting illuminates every room of the home, and a massive stone wall houses a fireplace that heats up the combination living and dining areas.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In the process, Fur & Loathing also illuminates a subculture that is often derided but that provides joy and fulfillment for its members.
    Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of illuminates
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  • Focus on producing content that entertains, educates or inspires, and take advantage of trending sounds and hashtags to expand reach.
    Tony Pec, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • This is critical as stakeholders demand ethical leadership that inspires trust and inclusion.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of inspires
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  • Whether in the months when the sun bathes our skin or now, in the middle of the Christmas season, this shoe design brightens up any outfit—and the actor's latest effortless look is the best example to prove it.
    María Munsuri, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Oklahoma The Bricktown Christmas Tree brightens up this Oklahoma City area.
    Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of brightens
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“Illumines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illumines. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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