Enlightens [verb]
Definition of Enlightens:
explain thoroughly; make aware
Synonyms of Enlightens:
● Educate
● Acquaint
● Edify
● Inform
● Uplift
● Civilize
● Advise
● School
● Imitate
● Direct
● Apprise
● Instruct
● Illumine
● Divulge
● Save
● Tell
● Disclose
● Convert
● Update
● Brief
● Train
● Inspirit
● Teach
● Improve
● Reveal
● Counsel
● Persuade
● Illume
● Guide
● Preach
● Open up
Opposite/Antonyms of Enlightens:
● Puzzle
● Confuse
● Hurt
● Secrete
● Keep
● Neglect
● Misguide
● Learn
● Delude
● Confound
● Bewilder
● Suppress
● Harm
● Listen
● Mislead
● Obscure
● Hide
● Deceive
● Conceal
Sentence/Example of Enlightens:
True science reserves its opinion until further observation enlightens it.
Seeking a foothold for self, love finds a foothold for others; seeking light for itself, it enlightens others too.
Is not our spiritual light, which enlightens the sight of the mind, become thick darkness with them?
Nations, does that sun, which enlightens you, appear square or triangular?
We cannot say: it enlightens us as to other objects, but not as to itself.
Using the ordinary language of physics, we have just been calling it Force, but such a term in no wise enlightens us.
I believe that He enlightens all souls coming into the world; thus says St. John.
The divine light shines through many distracting media; it enlightens many who do not consciously perceive it.
His blessing rests upon her choice, if pure love guides and reason enlightens affection.
He may be a literary man, who by his writings enlightens, exhilarates, and elevates mankind.