enlighten
/ɪnˈlaɪtn/
en · light · en
ɪn · ˈlaɪt · n
English Definition
v. educate inform illuminate
Significado en Español
iluminar, instruir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khai sáng, làm sáng tỏ
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
en-(make) + light(illumination) + en → inspire, guide.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is the best synonym for “enlighten”?
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A
Illuminate
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B
Confuse
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C
Ignore
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D
Dim
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A — Illuminate.
“enlighten” means v. educate inform illuminate
Common questions about “enlighten”
What does “enlighten” mean?
enlighten — v. educate inform illuminate. In Chinese: 启发，开导.
How do you pronounce “enlighten”?
enlighten is pronounced /ɪnˈlaɪtn/. It breaks into 3 syllables: en · light · en.
Is “enlighten” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. enlighten appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “enlighten”?
en-(make) + light(illumination) + en → inspire, guide.
