The difference between Elucidate and Illuminate

When used as verbs, elucidate means to make clear, whereas illuminate means to shine light on something.

Illuminate is also noun with the meaning: someone thought to have an unusual degree of enlightenment.

Illuminate is also adjective with the meaning: enlightened.

check bellow for the other definitions of Elucidate and Illuminate

Elucidate as a verb (transitive):

To make clear; to clarify; to shed light upon.

Illuminate as a verb (transitive):

To shine light on something.
Illuminate as a verb (transitive):

To decorate something with lights.
Illuminate as a verb (transitive, figurative):

To clarify or make something understandable.
Illuminate as a verb (transitive):

To decorate the page of a manuscript book with ornamental designs.
Illuminate as a verb (transitive, figurative):

To make spectacular.
Illuminate as a verb (intransitive):

To glow; to light up.
Illuminate as a verb (intransitive):

To be exposed to light.
Illuminate as a verb (transitive, military):

To direct a beam toward.

Illuminate as a noun:

Someone thought to have an unusual degree of enlightenment.

Illuminate as an adjective (obsolete):

enlightened

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