Enlighten
Pronunciation : En*light"en
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [Pref. en- + lighten: cf. AS. inlihtan. Cf. Enlight.]
Definition : 1. To supply with light; to illuminate; as, the sun enlightens the earth. His lightnings enlightened the world. Ps. xcvii. 4.
2. To make clear to the intellect or conscience; to shed the light of truth and knowledge upon; to furnish with increase of knowledge; to instruct; as, to enlighten the mind or understanding. The conscience enlightened by the Word and Spirit of God. Trench.
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Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913