💡enlighten

verb
/ɪnˈlaɪtən/

Meaning

to give someone greater knowledge or understanding about a subject or situation

Example Sentences

The teacher tried to enlighten the students about ancient history.

Example Expressions

enlighten me

Synonyms

inform, educate, instruct, illuminate, explain

Antonyms

confuse, mislead, obscure

Collocations

enlighten the public, enlighten someone, enlighten about

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