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illuminate

The correct spelling is illuminate.

How to pronounce illuminate

/ɪlˈl(j)uməneɪt/
noun

IPA: /ɪlˈl(j)uməneɪt/

Say it like: Ill-umi-nat-e

The correct spelling is illuminate. Someone thought to have an unusual degree of enlightenment.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Someone thought to have an unusual degree of enlightenment.

verb

  1. 1.To shine light on something.
  2. 2.To decorate something with lights.
  3. 3.To clarify or make something understandable.
  4. 4.To decorate the page of a manuscript book with ornamental designs.
  5. 5.To make spectacular.

adjective

  1. 1.Enlightened

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