ENLIGHTEN

(verb) make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
"Could you clarify these remarks?", "Clear up the question of who is at fault"
synonyms : clear , clear up , crystalise , crystalize , crystallise , crystallize , elucidate , illuminate , shed light on , sort out , straighten out
“speaking at the seminar, she illuminated on the new findings in the field”, “could you enlighten me on this matter?”, “before writing a research paper, crystallize your thoughts” -added by nsrees
“the audience survey shed light on the TV viewing patterns”, “straighten it out before the matter gets more complicated” -added by nsrees
(verb) give spiritual insight to; in religion
synonyms : irradiate
(verb) make understand
"Can you enlighten me--I don't understand this proposal"
synonyms : edify
The director scoffed at the critic’s suggestion that films should edify the audience. -added by nsrees

Mnemonics for enlighten

(Tag: ) take the word light from enlighten.when you light a candle in a dark room everything is clear to you.
added by vamsi2010 Edit Mnemonic

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