illuming

verb

Definition of illumingnext
present participle of illume
1
as in educating
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 illumining
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. educating
  2. inspiring
  3. illuminating
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  • In my experience, engaging with site visitors and educating them about your services or expertise are important aspects of building a successful business and reputation.
    Sam Nelson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Conveying The Value Of A Subscription A key challenge is educating customers on the ongoing value of a subscription.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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  • At least Europe can be proud of its high regulatory standards, which seem to be inspiring the world.
    Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune Europe, 21 Oct. 2024
  • To face his diagnosis with such positivity is inspiring.
    Caroline Frost, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2024
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  • The addition of vitamin C is a plus for illuminating and brightening the complexion.
    Jessie Quinn, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
  • But this year, no Austin FC player placed in the top 25 of jersey sales, illuminating how a drop-off on the field can puncture merchandise and concession revenue.
    Bob Gee, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Illuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illuming. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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