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enlighten
UK /ɪnˈlaɪtən/ US /ɪnˈlaɪtən/
verb 2
Definitions
verb
1
To supply with light.
The sun enlightens the Earth.
2
To make something clear to (someone); to give knowledge or understanding to.
She tried to enlighten them about the rules of the program, but they remained belligerently and self-righteously ignorant.
Care to enlighten me, if you think I'm so benighted?
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