ENLIGHTEN Synonyms
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 |