Word Definition

Illuminate

  1. To make plain or clear; to dispel the obscurity to by knowledge or reason; to explain; to elucidate; as, to illuminate a text, a problem, or a duty.
  2. One who enlightened; esp., a pretender to extraordinary light and knowledge.
  3. Enlightened.
  4. To make light; to throw light on; to supply with light, literally or figuratively; to brighten.
  5. To light up; to decorate with artificial lights, as a building or city, in token of rejoicing or respect.
  6. To light up in token or rejoicing.
  7. To adorn, as a book or page with borders, initial letters, or miniature pictures in colors and gold, as was done in manuscripts of the Middle Ages.