Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Enlighten

• (v. t.) To supply with light; to illuminate; as, the sun enlightens the earth.
• (v. t.) To make clear to the intellect or conscience; to shed the light of truth and knowledge upon; to furnish with increase of knowledge; to instruct; as, to enlighten the mind or understanding.

Synonyms of Enlighten

• Edify
• Irradiate
• Clear
• Clear Up
• Shed Light On
• Crystallize
• Crystallise
• Crystalize
• Crystalise
• Straighten Out
• Sort Out
• Illuminate
• Elucidate

Antonyms of Enlighten

Homophones of Enlighten