01 v. t. To supply with light; to illuminate; as, the sun enlightens the earth.
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To supply with light; to illuminate; as, the sun enlightens the earth.“His lightnings enlightened the world.” — Ps. xcvii. 4.
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To make clear to the intellect or conscience; to shed the light of truth and knowledge upon; to furnish with increase of knowledge; to instruct; as, to enlighten the mind or understanding.“The conscience enlightened by the Word and Spirit of God.” — Trench.