illuminate
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/ɪˈluːmɪneɪt/
il · lu · mi · nate
ɪ · ˈluː · mɪ · neɪt
English Definition
v. light up, clarify
Significado en Español
iluminar, aclarar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chiếu sáng, làm sáng tỏ
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il(make)+lumin(light)+ate
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the synonym for the word “illuminate” as it is used in the sentence: The teacher tried to illuminate the complex topic for the students with a simple explanation.
A
amplify
B
clarify
C
disrupt
D
ignore
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B — clarify.
“illuminate” means v. light up, clarify
Common questions about “illuminate”
What does “illuminate” mean?
illuminate — v. light up, clarify. In Chinese: 照亮，阐明.
How do you pronounce “illuminate”?
illuminate is pronounced /ɪˈluːmɪneɪt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: il · lu · mi · nate.
Is “illuminate” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. illuminate appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “illuminate”?
il(make)+lumin(light)+ate
