verb
- to light up or brighten with light
- to make clear or easier to understand; to explain
- to decorate with lights or bright colors
Examples
- The full moon illuminates the entire garden at night.
- A single candle illuminates the dark room.
- The teacher’s explanation illuminates the difficult concept.
- This research illuminates the causes of the problem.
- The artist illuminates the manuscript with gold leaf.
- Fireworks illuminate the sky on New Year’s Eve.
- Her smile illuminates her whole face.