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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

illuminate

/ˌɪljʊˈmeɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does illuminate mean?

verb

To make something brighter or more understandable by adding light or information. To shed light on something.

Example

"The artist's use of color helped to illuminate the mood of the painting."

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