The verb "illuminate" means to brighten, clear up, or make understandable, comparing it to a lamp illuminating a dark room or a comment clarifying a problem.
Le verbe "illuminate" (illuminer, éclaircir) signifie éclaircir, rendre compréhensible ou apporter des éclaircissements, comme une lampe dans le noir.
| Word | illuminate |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | V. |
| Definition | brighten; clear up or make understandable; enlighten. |
| Sentence | Just as a lamp can illuminate a dark room, a perceptive comment can illuminate a knotty problem. |
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