The difference between Enlighten and Illumine
When used as verbs, enlighten means to supply with light, whereas illumine means to illuminate.
check bellow for the other definitions of Enlighten and Illumine
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Enlighten as a verb (transitive):
To supply with light; to illuminate.
Examples:
"The sun enlightens the Earth."
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Enlighten as a verb (transitive):
To make something clear to (someone); to give knowledge or understanding to.
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Illumine as a verb (transitive):
To illuminate.
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Illumine as a verb (intransitive, rare):
To light up.