illuminate
adjective
1. (obsolete) enlightened
noun
1. Someone thought to have an unusual degree of enlightenment.
verb
1. make lighter or brighter
Similar word(s): illume, illumine, light
Definition categories: change, lighten
2. make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
Similar word(s): clear, crystalise, crystalize, crystallise, crystallize, elucidate, enlighten
Definition categories: cognition, clarify, elucidate
3. add embellishments and paintings to (medieval manuscripts)
Definition categories: creation, adorn, beautify, decorate, embellish, grace, ornament