Illuminating

Pronunciation: /ˌɪˈluːmɪnɪt/

Illuminating (verb)

  1. to make a place or object bright with light
  2. to make something easier to understand by explaining it
  3. to decorate a place with lights for a special occasion

Examples

  • The streetlights illuminate the road at night.
  • Candles illuminate the room during a power outage.

Common collocations: illuminate the path, illuminate the area, illuminate the concept, illuminate the problem, illuminate the house

Synonyms of Illuminating

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Illuminating

  • when referring to reducing light