Illuminate Definition & Meaning
illuminate
- verb
- make lighter or brighter; "This lamp lightens the room a bit"
- make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear; "Could you clarify these remarks?"; "Clear up the question of who is at fault"
- add embellishments and paintings to (medieval manuscripts)
"Illuminate" in song lyrics
See how illuminate is used in real songs:
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"I dominate, accelerate, illuminate"
Afu-Ra — Soul Assassination -
"Can't relate don't hate, watch the ice illuminate"
E.S.G. — You Don't Know E -
"Illuminate"
Jake One f/ Elzhi, Royce Da 5'9" — Glow
Words that rhyme with illuminate
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does illuminate mean?
- make lighter or brighter; "This lamp lightens the room a bit" make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear; "Could you clarify these remarks?"; "Clear up the question of who is at fault" add embellishments and paintings to (medieval manuscripts)
- What part of speech is illuminate?
- Illuminate is a verb.
- How many definitions does illuminate have?
- Illuminate has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).