NSW Opportunity Class
Illuminate
verb/ih-LOO-mih-nate/
To light something up, or to make an idea clearer and easier to understand.
In contextThe teacher's clear example helped illuminate the tricky maths problem.
Remember it
Illuminate holds 'lumin' meaning light — it fills a space with light or understanding.
Use it well
Use it for lighting up a place or, figuratively, for making an idea clear.