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ILLUMINATE Synonyms

There are 28 synonyms of the word illuminate. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word illuminate. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for ILLUMINATE

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enlighten
verbv
verb

• make understand

• give spiritual insight to; in religion

• make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

illumine
verb, adverbv, adv
verb

• introduce light into

gleam
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an appearance of reflected light

• a flash of light (especially reflected light)

verb

• be shiny, as if wet

• shine brightly, like a star or a light

• to shine with faint or brief light

illume
verbv
verb

• introduce light into

light
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective

• of comparatively little physical weight or density

• (used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent

• of the military or industry; using (or being) relatively small or light arms or equipment

• not great in degree or quantity or number

• psychologically light; especially free from sadness or troubles

• characterized by or emitting light

• of little intensity or power or force

• (physics, chemistry) not having atomic weight greater than average

noun

• a divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul

• (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

• any device serving as a source of illumination

• a particular perspective or aspect of a situation

• the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light

• an illuminated area

• a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination

• the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures

• a person regarded very fondly

• having abundant light or illumination

• mental understanding as an enlightening experience

• merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance

• public awareness

• a visual warning signal

• a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires

adverb

• with few burdens

adjective satellite

• (used of vowels or syllables) pronounced with little or no stress

• easily assimilated in the alimentary canal; not rich or heavily seasoned

• (used of soil) loose and large-grained in consistency

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

• moving easily and quickly; nimble

• demanding little effort; not burdensome

• weak and likely to lose consciousness

• very thin and insubstantial

• marked by temperance in indulgence

• less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so

• having little importance

• intended primarily as entertainment; not serious or profound

• silly or trivial

• designed for ease of movement or to carry little weight

• having relatively few calories

• (of sleep) easily disturbed

• casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior

verb

• introduce light into

• begin to smoke

• to come to rest, settle

• cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat

• fall to somebody by assignment or lot; passed

• alight from (a horse)

• start or maintain a fire in

shine
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

verb

• be bright by reflecting or casting light

• emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light

• be shiny, as if wet

• be distinguished or eminent

• be clear and obvious

• have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink

• throw or flash the light of (a lamp)

• touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly

• experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion

• make (a surface) shine

light up
verbv
verb

• start to burn with a bright flame

• introduce light into

• become clear

• ignite

• begin to smoke

beam
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

• long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction

• a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation

• a column of light (as from a beacon)

• (nautical) breadth amidships

• the broad side of a ship

• a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts

verb

• smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression

• emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light

• express with a beaming face or smile

• broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television

• have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink

• experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion

brighten
verb, adverbv, adv
verb

• make more cheerful through the use of color

• become clear

glimmer
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a flash of light (especially reflected light)

• a slight suggestion or vague understanding

verb

• shine brightly, like a star or a light

irradiate
verbv
verb

• give spiritual insight to; in religion

• cast rays of light upon

• expose to radiation

kindle
verb, nounv, n
verb

• catch fire

• cause to start burning

• call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

radiate
verbv
adjective satellite

• arranged like rays or radii; radiating from a common center

• having rays or ray-like parts as in the flower heads of daisies

verb

• send out rays or waves

• send out real or metaphoric rays; the children radiated joyous energy

• extend or spread outward from a center or focus or inward towards a center

• have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink

• cause to be seen by emitting light as if in rays

• experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion

• issue or emerge in rays or waves

• spread into new habitats and produce variety or variegate

lightens
verbv
verb

• make more cheerful

• reduce the weight on; make lighter

• become more cheerful

• make more cheerful through the use of color

• become lighter

• alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive

elucidate
verbv
verb

• make clear and (more) comprehensible

• 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

clarify
verbv
verb

• make clear and (more) comprehensible

• make clear by removing impurities or solids, as by heating

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

Best Hypernyms For ILLUMINATE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for illuminate, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
adorn beautify clarify decorate elucidate embellish grace lighten ornament
Phrases (2)
clear uplighten up

Alternatives for ENLIGHTEN

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