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Word of the day
for July 9
illumine v
  1. Synonym of illuminate
    1. (transitive)
      1. (also figuratively) To shine light on (something).
      2. (also figuratively) To cause (something) to glow or shine with light.
      3. (figuratively)
        1. To enlighten (someone) spiritually; to induce (someone) to adopt, or believe in the truth of, a religion, religious tenet, etc.
        2. To cause (the eyes) to see.
        3. To cause (a person or their face) to show enlightenment, happiness, etc.
        4. (rare) To enlighten (someone) intellectually.
        5. (art) To decorate (a page of a manuscript book) with ornamental designs.
    2. (intransitive)
      1. To become bright; to light up.
      2. (figuratively)
        1. To enlighten intellectually.
        2. Of a person or their face: to show enlightenment, happiness, etc.
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