Definition of enlighten in English:

enlighten

verb ɪnˈlʌɪt(ə)nɛnˈlʌɪt(ə)n

[with object]

1Give (someone) greater knowledge and understanding about a subject or situation.
启发，启迪；开导
Christopher had not enlightened Francis as to their relationship
克里斯托弗没有跟弗朗西斯讲明他们之间的关系。
Example sentencesExamples
- So feel free to enlighten me if you can provide any authoritative information.
- Some believed enlightened leaders could simply educate the working class to understand the need for socialism.
- I don't understand this statement… can you please enlighten me?
- Mrs Annan says she had no knowledge of those allegations and Dame Augusta did not enlighten her.
- Perhaps Professor George could enlighten me on the subject.
- Perhaps someone out there could enlighten me with regard to the following situation that my 17-year-old son finds himself in.
- The letter writer apparently lacks some understanding about the education system today and I'd like to provide him with some information that may enlighten him.
- Despite this, I'm still considering my response to it, but rest assured I will enlighten you all with my insights in the near future.
- Still, I was wondering if any readers might know more details, and enlighten me on the subject.
- I've been less interested in influencing events and the ministers who make them than in enlightening readers who may want to understand what is going on.
- I later became friendly with a remarkable and very enlightened woman who taught me lots about life.
- This should further enlighten scientists' understanding of the causes of sudden infant deaths, according to the authors.
- He says he's going to enlighten me about his plan to reform Social Security.
- Roger was enlightened on the subject and had much to say.
- Could anyone enlighten me here or give me any more information?
- Please enlighten me on this subject as I am in need of clarification.
- I sometimes wonder if that knowledge would enlighten me, make things clearer.
- If I'm enlightening anyone or educating anyone, it's by way of the story itself.
- Thanks for educating and enlightening me.
- She hopes the book and documentary will enlighten people and teach them something about themselves and their relationships.
Synonyms
inform, make aware, notify, tell, advise, let know, illuminate, open someone's eyes, apprise
explain the situation to, explain the circumstances to, describe the state of affairs to, brief, update, give details to, give information to, bring up to date
informal clue in, fill in, put wise, tip off, put in the picture, bring up to speed
1. 1.1 Give (someone) spiritual knowledge or insight.
  教育；启蒙
  the Holy Spirit enlightened the Apostles
  Example sentencesExamples
  The Spirit washes over us, enlightens us, breathes into our souls, descends without our bidding, sets us on fire.
  At its best, it enchants and enlightens us, enriching our spiritual lives.
  He is not just another man in the long line of religious teachers, he is just another spiritual master enlightened by knowledge, or another prophet in the long line of prophets.
  Solid has gone on a spiritual pilgrimage to some mountainous area in Tibet to enlighten his inner-self, and spend plenty of time learning the ancient martial arts techniques with a load of orange-robed monks.
  I think it is my responsibility to enlighten people on a spiritual level.
  The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.
  As you stand firm in whatever trials you are facing, the Holy Spirit will be present with you to enlighten you, to strengthen you, and to draw you closer to himself.
  There was no flash of light; no sudden enlightening; but I began to feel a peace I had never had.
  Synonyms
  civilize, bring civilization to, bring culture to
  sophisticate, socialize, humanize
  improve, better
  edify, educate, instruct, teach, tutor, indoctrinate
  rare acculturate
2archaic Shed light on (an object)
〈古〉照耀，照亮（物体）
the sun enlightened some such clouds near him
Example sentencesExamples
- Candles burned every where to enlighten the room.
- Even in the dreary weather, a small ray of light cascaded down, enlightening the sparkle of the gold, which Elsa wore.
- In front of the town there are high and mighty cliffs which were enlightened with strong lights, put up by my uncle, an electrician working for the town.

Derivatives

enlightener

noun

God is made known to men by the grace of the Guru, the enlightener.
Example sentencesExamples
- He knew this, felt that someday he would find his savior and enlightener that would rescue his soul.
- Together with the revolutionaries who were prepared to give their lives for their country's freedom, the enlighteners inspired Bulgaria's people and insisted that those of this country could say, ‘we have given something to the world’.
- He is the enlightener of the generation, thus he is enlightened.
- True, he has ceased calling himself an artist in interviews, preferring to be regarded as an enlightener and inventor, as a scientist.

Origin

Middle English (in the sense 'make luminous'; formerly also as inlighten): in early use from Old English inlīhtan 'to shine'; later from en-¹, in-² (as an intensifier) + lighten² or the noun light¹.

Rhymes

Blyton, brighten, Brighton, Crichton, frighten, heighten, lighten, righten, tighten, titan, triton, whiten

Definition of enlighten in US English:

enlighten

verb

[with object]

1Give (someone) greater knowledge and understanding about a subject or situation.
启发，启迪；开导
Christopher had not enlightened Frances as to their relationship
克里斯托弗没有跟弗朗西斯讲明他们之间的关系。
Example sentencesExamples
- Some believed enlightened leaders could simply educate the working class to understand the need for socialism.
- The letter writer apparently lacks some understanding about the education system today and I'd like to provide him with some information that may enlighten him.
- Thanks for educating and enlightening me.
- So feel free to enlighten me if you can provide any authoritative information.
- Despite this, I'm still considering my response to it, but rest assured I will enlighten you all with my insights in the near future.
- Please enlighten me on this subject as I am in need of clarification.
- I've been less interested in influencing events and the ministers who make them than in enlightening readers who may want to understand what is going on.
- Could anyone enlighten me here or give me any more information?
- This should further enlighten scientists' understanding of the causes of sudden infant deaths, according to the authors.
- I later became friendly with a remarkable and very enlightened woman who taught me lots about life.
- Mrs Annan says she had no knowledge of those allegations and Dame Augusta did not enlighten her.
- Still, I was wondering if any readers might know more details, and enlighten me on the subject.
- Roger was enlightened on the subject and had much to say.
- I sometimes wonder if that knowledge would enlighten me, make things clearer.
- If I'm enlightening anyone or educating anyone, it's by way of the story itself.
- I don't understand this statement… can you please enlighten me?
- Perhaps Professor George could enlighten me on the subject.
- He says he's going to enlighten me about his plan to reform Social Security.
- Perhaps someone out there could enlighten me with regard to the following situation that my 17-year-old son finds himself in.
- She hopes the book and documentary will enlighten people and teach them something about themselves and their relationships.
Synonyms
inform, make aware, notify, tell, advise, let know, illuminate, open someone's eyes, apprise
1. 1.1 Give (someone) spiritual knowledge or insight.
  教育；启蒙
  Example sentencesExamples
  I think it is my responsibility to enlighten people on a spiritual level.
  Solid has gone on a spiritual pilgrimage to some mountainous area in Tibet to enlighten his inner-self, and spend plenty of time learning the ancient martial arts techniques with a load of orange-robed monks.
  The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.
  At its best, it enchants and enlightens us, enriching our spiritual lives.
  As you stand firm in whatever trials you are facing, the Holy Spirit will be present with you to enlighten you, to strengthen you, and to draw you closer to himself.
  The Spirit washes over us, enlightens us, breathes into our souls, descends without our bidding, sets us on fire.
  There was no flash of light; no sudden enlightening; but I began to feel a peace I had never had.
  He is not just another man in the long line of religious teachers, he is just another spiritual master enlightened by knowledge, or another prophet in the long line of prophets.
  Synonyms
  civilize, bring civilization to, bring culture to
2. 1.2archaic Shed light on (an object).
  〈古〉照耀，照亮（物体）
  Example sentencesExamples
  Even in the dreary weather, a small ray of light cascaded down, enlightening the sparkle of the gold, which Elsa wore.
  In front of the town there are high and mighty cliffs which were enlightened with strong lights, put up by my uncle, an electrician working for the town.
  Candles burned every where to enlighten the room.

Origin

Middle English (in the sense ‘make luminous’; formerly also as inlighten): in early use from Old English inlīhtan ‘to shine’; later from en-, in- (as an intensifier) + lighten or the noun light.

单词	enlighten
释义	Definition of enlighten in English: enlighten verb ɪnˈlʌɪt(ə)nɛnˈlʌɪt(ə)n [with object] 1Give (someone) greater knowledge and understanding about a subject or situation. 启发，启迪；开导 Christopher had not enlightened Francis as to their relationship 克里斯托弗没有跟弗朗西斯讲明他们之间的关系。 Example sentencesExamples So feel free to enlighten me if you can provide any authoritative information. Some believed enlightened leaders could simply educate the working class to understand the need for socialism. I don't understand this statement… can you please enlighten me? Mrs Annan says she had no knowledge of those allegations and Dame Augusta did not enlighten her. Perhaps Professor George could enlighten me on the subject. Perhaps someone out there could enlighten me with regard to the following situation that my 17-year-old son finds himself in. The letter writer apparently lacks some understanding about the education system today and I'd like to provide him with some information that may enlighten him. Despite this, I'm still considering my response to it, but rest assured I will enlighten you all with my insights in the near future. Still, I was wondering if any readers might know more details, and enlighten me on the subject. I've been less interested in influencing events and the ministers who make them than in enlightening readers who may want to understand what is going on. I later became friendly with a remarkable and very enlightened woman who taught me lots about life. This should further enlighten scientists' understanding of the causes of sudden infant deaths, according to the authors. He says he's going to enlighten me about his plan to reform Social Security. Roger was enlightened on the subject and had much to say. Could anyone enlighten me here or give me any more information? Please enlighten me on this subject as I am in need of clarification. I sometimes wonder if that knowledge would enlighten me, make things clearer. If I'm enlightening anyone or educating anyone, it's by way of the story itself. Thanks for educating and enlightening me. She hopes the book and documentary will enlighten people and teach them something about themselves and their relationships. Synonyms inform, make aware, notify, tell, advise, let know, illuminate, open someone's eyes, apprise explain the situation to, explain the circumstances to, describe the state of affairs to, brief, update, give details to, give information to, bring up to date informal clue in, fill in, put wise, tip off, put in the picture, bring up to speed 1.1 Give (someone) spiritual knowledge or insight. 教育；启蒙 the Holy Spirit enlightened the Apostles Example sentencesExamples The Spirit washes over us, enlightens us, breathes into our souls, descends without our bidding, sets us on fire. At its best, it enchants and enlightens us, enriching our spiritual lives. He is not just another man in the long line of religious teachers, he is just another spiritual master enlightened by knowledge, or another prophet in the long line of prophets. Solid has gone on a spiritual pilgrimage to some mountainous area in Tibet to enlighten his inner-self, and spend plenty of time learning the ancient martial arts techniques with a load of orange-robed monks. I think it is my responsibility to enlighten people on a spiritual level. The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. As you stand firm in whatever trials you are facing, the Holy Spirit will be present with you to enlighten you, to strengthen you, and to draw you closer to himself. There was no flash of light; no sudden enlightening; but I began to feel a peace I had never had. Synonyms civilize, bring civilization to, bring culture to sophisticate, socialize, humanize improve, better edify, educate, instruct, teach, tutor, indoctrinate rare acculturate 2archaic Shed light on (an object) 〈古〉照耀，照亮（物体） the sun enlightened some such clouds near him Example sentencesExamples Candles burned every where to enlighten the room. Even in the dreary weather, a small ray of light cascaded down, enlightening the sparkle of the gold, which Elsa wore. In front of the town there are high and mighty cliffs which were enlightened with strong lights, put up by my uncle, an electrician working for the town. Derivatives enlightener noun God is made known to men by the grace of the Guru, the enlightener. Example sentencesExamples He knew this, felt that someday he would find his savior and enlightener that would rescue his soul. Together with the revolutionaries who were prepared to give their lives for their country's freedom, the enlighteners inspired Bulgaria's people and insisted that those of this country could say, ‘we have given something to the world’. He is the enlightener of the generation, thus he is enlightened. True, he has ceased calling himself an artist in interviews, preferring to be regarded as an enlightener and inventor, as a scientist. Origin Middle English (in the sense 'make luminous'; formerly also as inlighten): in early use from Old English inlīhtan 'to shine'; later from en-¹, in-² (as an intensifier) + lighten² or the noun light¹. Rhymes Blyton, brighten, Brighton, Crichton, frighten, heighten, lighten, righten, tighten, titan, triton, whiten Definition of enlighten in US English: enlighten verb [with object] 1Give (someone) greater knowledge and understanding about a subject or situation. 启发，启迪；开导 Christopher had not enlightened Frances as to their relationship 克里斯托弗没有跟弗朗西斯讲明他们之间的关系。 Example sentencesExamples Some believed enlightened leaders could simply educate the working class to understand the need for socialism. The letter writer apparently lacks some understanding about the education system today and I'd like to provide him with some information that may enlighten him. Thanks for educating and enlightening me. So feel free to enlighten me if you can provide any authoritative information. Despite this, I'm still considering my response to it, but rest assured I will enlighten you all with my insights in the near future. Please enlighten me on this subject as I am in need of clarification. I've been less interested in influencing events and the ministers who make them than in enlightening readers who may want to understand what is going on. Could anyone enlighten me here or give me any more information? This should further enlighten scientists' understanding of the causes of sudden infant deaths, according to the authors. I later became friendly with a remarkable and very enlightened woman who taught me lots about life. Mrs Annan says she had no knowledge of those allegations and Dame Augusta did not enlighten her. Still, I was wondering if any readers might know more details, and enlighten me on the subject. Roger was enlightened on the subject and had much to say. I sometimes wonder if that knowledge would enlighten me, make things clearer. If I'm enlightening anyone or educating anyone, it's by way of the story itself. I don't understand this statement… can you please enlighten me? Perhaps Professor George could enlighten me on the subject. He says he's going to enlighten me about his plan to reform Social Security. Perhaps someone out there could enlighten me with regard to the following situation that my 17-year-old son finds himself in. She hopes the book and documentary will enlighten people and teach them something about themselves and their relationships. Synonyms inform, make aware, notify, tell, advise, let know, illuminate, open someone's eyes, apprise 1.1 Give (someone) spiritual knowledge or insight. 教育；启蒙 Example sentencesExamples I think it is my responsibility to enlighten people on a spiritual level. Solid has gone on a spiritual pilgrimage to some mountainous area in Tibet to enlighten his inner-self, and spend plenty of time learning the ancient martial arts techniques with a load of orange-robed monks. The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. At its best, it enchants and enlightens us, enriching our spiritual lives. As you stand firm in whatever trials you are facing, the Holy Spirit will be present with you to enlighten you, to strengthen you, and to draw you closer to himself. The Spirit washes over us, enlightens us, breathes into our souls, descends without our bidding, sets us on fire. There was no flash of light; no sudden enlightening; but I began to feel a peace I had never had. He is not just another man in the long line of religious teachers, he is just another spiritual master enlightened by knowledge, or another prophet in the long line of prophets. Synonyms civilize, bring civilization to, bring culture to 1.2archaic Shed light on (an object). 〈古〉照耀，照亮（物体） Example sentencesExamples Even in the dreary weather, a small ray of light cascaded down, enlightening the sparkle of the gold, which Elsa wore. In front of the town there are high and mighty cliffs which were enlightened with strong lights, put up by my uncle, an electrician working for the town. Candles burned every where to enlighten the room. Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘make luminous’; formerly also as inlighten): in early use from Old English inlīhtan ‘to shine’; later from en-, in- (as an intensifier) + lighten or the noun light.
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