The difference between Illuminate and Straighten out

When used as verbs, illuminate means to shine light on something, whereas straighten out means to make straight.

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 Illuminate and Straighten out

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

Examples:

"rfquotek Bishop Hall"

Straighten out as a verb (transitive):

To make straight.

Examples:

"Straighten out your necktie and comb your hair."
Straighten out as a verb (transitive, idiomatic):

To correct or rectify.

Examples:

"I hope they can straighten out the problem with my bill soon."
Straighten out as a verb (transitive, idiomatic):

To eliminate confusion from or concerning.

Examples:

"As soon as I straighten out which of the twins is which, I'll start calling them by their names."
Straighten out as a verb (intransitive, idiomatic):

To correct; to stop doing something wrong.

Examples:

"It is not enough to stand aside and hope problems straighten out on their own."
Straighten out as a verb (transitive):

To tidy, neaten, or organize.