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ENLIGHTEN Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word enlighten. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word enlighten. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for ENLIGHTEN

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illuminate
verbv
verb

• introduce light into

• make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

• add embellishments and paintings to (medieval manuscripts)

apprise
verbv
verb

• inform (somebody) of something

• make aware of

• gain in value

• increase the value of

illumine
verb, adverbv, adv
verb

• introduce light into

inform
verbv
verb

• impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to

• give character or essence to

• act as an informer

notify
verbv
verb

• inform (somebody) of something

clear
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective

• readily apparent to the mind

• allowing light to pass through

• accurately stated or described

• free from clouds or mist or haze

noun

• the state of being free of suspicion

• a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water

adverb

• entirely

• in an easily perceptible manner

adjective satellite

• free from confusion or doubt

• affording free passage or view

• free from contact or proximity or connection

• characterized by freedom from troubling thoughts (especially guilt)

• (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims

• (especially of a title) free from any encumbrance or limitation that presents a question of fact or law

• clear and distinct to the senses; easily perceptible

• free of restrictions or qualifications

• free from flaw or blemish or impurity

• clear of charges or deductions

• easily deciphered

• freed from any question of guilt

• characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving

verb

• rid of obstructions

• make a way or path by removing objects

• become clear

• grant authorization or clearance for

• remove

• go unchallenged; be approved

• be debited and credited to the proper bank accounts

• go away or disappear

• pass by, over, or under without making contact

• make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

• free from payment of customs duties, as of a shipment

• clear from impurities, blemishes, pollution, etc.

• yield as a net profit

• make as a net profit

• earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

• sell to get rid of

• pass an inspection or receive authorization

• pronounce not guilty of criminal charges

• settle, as of a debt

• make clear, bright, light, or translucent

• rid of instructions or data

• remove (people) from a building

• remove the occupants of

• free (the throat) by making a rasping sound

crystalise
verbv
verb

• make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

• cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form

• assume crystalline form; become crystallized

• cause to take on a definite and clear shape

crystalize
verbv
verb

• make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

• cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form

• assume crystalline form; become crystallized

• cause to take on a definite and clear shape

crystallise
verbv
verb

• make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

• cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form

• cause to take on a definite and clear shape

crystallize
verbv
verb

• cause to take on a definite and clear shape

• make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

• cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form

• assume crystalline form; become crystallized

edify
verbv
verb

• make understand

elucidate
verbv
verb

• make clear and (more) comprehensible

• make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

irradiate
verbv
verb

• give spiritual insight to; in religion

• cast rays of light upon

• expose to radiation

clear up
verbv
verb

• make clear and (more) comprehensible

• finish a task completely

• free (the throat) by making a rasping sound

• become clear

• make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

shed light on
verbv
verb

• make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

sort out
verbv
verb

• arrange or order by classes or categories

• make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

• punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience

straighten out
verbv
verb

• settle or put right

• extricate from entanglement

• change for the better

• make straight

• make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

• put (things or places) in order

Best Hypernyms For ENLIGHTEN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for enlighten, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
instruct teach clarify educate elucidate illuminate inform learn prophesy train vaticinate
Phrases (1)
clear up

Alternatives for ILLUMINATE

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