Illuminate meaning

What does “illuminate” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“illuminate” is a verb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: make lighter or brighter.

illuminate

make lighter or brighter
“This lamp lightens the room a bit”
Synonymslight illume illumine light up
make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
“Could you clarify these remarks?”
“Clear up the question of who is at fault”
Synonymsclear clear up shed light on crystallize crystallise crystalize crystalise straighten out
add embellishments and paintings to (medieval manuscripts)

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University