English Synonym Finder

enlighten

Definitions

To provide someone with greater knowledge and understanding about a subject or situation.

To give spiritual insight or intellectual clarity to someone.

Examples

Could you please enlighten me on the details of this new project?

The documentary served to enlighten the public about the dangers of climate change.

Synonyms

educate inform illuminate instruct edify clarify teach

Antonyms

confuse mislead obscure mystify baffle perplex darken