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illuminate (verb)

To supply with light or brighten; figuratively, to make a complex subject clearer and easier to understand.

💬 Example

"The large crystal chandelier illuminated the entire ballroom."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'LUMinous' light bulb. When you turn it on, it 'ILLUMINATES' the room. 'ILL-' (like 'in') + 'LUMIN' (light) +...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'eliminate' when you mean 'illuminate.' → The sun illuminates the room.

Saying 'illuminate to me.' → Illuminate the situation for me.

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