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Illuminate

//ɪˈl(j)umɪneɪt//

Synonyms for "illuminate" (245 found)

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General use (206)

Verb(90 words)

light clear fire bright develop shine breathe light up enlighten illumine illume shed light on represent sort out improve demonstrate engrave luster perform unravel

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Adj, adv, noun, verb(2 words)

Adj, name, noun, verb(6 words)

cover master shadow prime elder kindle

Noun, verb(43 words)

figure pigment gloss produce flourish wave display smear affect tincture parade stain evidence ornament distemper disclose flounce unfold exhibit tinge

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define complexion highlight solve unlock spotlight stipple flaunt mastermind gild guru fresco enamel filigree decipher brandish undercoat lacquer parget construe calcimine floodlight illume

Adj, noun, verb(7 words)

token perfect polish tinsel ingrain adorn tinct

Noun(8 words)

authority philosopher seer intellect scholar starets elder statesman mahatma

Name, noun, verb(13 words)

grain feather coat garland beacon daub gem oracle plume spangle dye bead mentor

Adj, verb(7 words)

mature inform incarnate decorate irradiate elucidate explicate

Intj, name, verb(1 words)

Name, noun(2 words)

Adj, intj, name, noun, verb(1 words)

Adj, noun(2 words)

intellectual sapient

Informal (39)

Adj, adv, name, noun, verb, slang(2 words)

Adj, noun, verb, slang(3 words)

color present manifest

Adj, name, noun, verb, slang(3 words)

crack mean diamond

Adj, intj, name, noun, verb, slang(1 words)

Name, noun, verb, slang(9 words)

show shade wash blaze flower paint glaze jewel japan

Noun, phrase, verb, slang(2 words)

Name, noun, pron, verb, slang(1 words)

Noun, verb, slang(11 words)

dip finish flag whitewash varnish uplift reveal ribbon dangle twinkle shellac

Adj, adv, noun, verb, slang(1 words)

Contraction, noun, verb, slang(1 words)

Verb, slang(2 words)

light up roll out

Adj, noun, slang(1 words)

Noun, slang(2 words)

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