illume

[iˈluːm]

illume Definition

• 1. to light up or make something brighter
• 2. to enlighten or clarify something

Using illume: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "illume" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The fireworks illumed the night sky.

• Example

  The sun illumed the room with a warm glow.

• Example

  The teacher's explanation illumed the complex topic for the students.

illume Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for illume

• illuminate
• brighten
• enlighten
• clarify
• light up

Antonyms for illume

• darken
• obscure

Phrases with illume

• illume someone's mind

  to enlighten or clarify someone's understanding of something

  Example

  The book illumed my mind on the subject of quantum physics.

• illume the path

  to light up or brighten the way forward, often used metaphorically

  Example

  The new technology will illume the path to a more sustainable future.

• illume the truth

  to bring clarity or enlightenment to a situation or concept

  Example

  The investigation aims to illume the truth behind the mysterious disappearance.

Origins of illume

from Latin 'illuminare', meaning 'to light up'

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Summary: illume in Brief

The verb 'illume' [iˈluːm] means to light up or make something brighter, as in 'The fireworks illumed the night sky,' or to enlighten or clarify something, as in 'The teacher's explanation illumed the complex topic for the students.' It extends into phrases like 'illume someone's mind,' and 'illume the path,' both denoting enlightenment or clarification.