illuminate
verbUK /ɪˈluːmɪneɪt/
US /ɪˈluːmɪneɪt/
To make something bright with light.
The lantern illuminated the dark cave.
SYNONYMS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. To help someone understand something more clearly.
The teacher illuminated the tricky idea with a simple story.
3. To decorate a book or page with colorful designs and pictures.
Monks illuminated the old manuscript with gold and blue ink.
4. To make something clear or easier to see.
The new map illuminated the best path through the forest.