illuminate

/i-ˈlü-mə-ˌnāt/

Middle English, from Latin illuminatus, past participle of illuminare, from in- + luminare to light up, from lumin-, lumen light

verb

  1. to supply or brighten with light

  2. to make luminous or shining

  3. to enlighten spiritually or intellectually

adjective

  1. brightened with light

  2. intellectually or spiritually enlightened

noun

  1. one having or claiming unusual enlightenment