illumine
/ɪˈluːmɪn/
il · lu · mine
ɪ · ˈluː · mɪn
English Definition
v. light up enlighten brighten
Significado en Español
iluminar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chiếu sáng, khai sáng
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
il-(intensify) + lumin(light) → to illuminate, clarify.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is a synonym for “illumine”?
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A
Clarify
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B
Obscure
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C
Overlap
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D
Conceal
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A — Clarify.
“illumine” means v. light up enlighten brighten
Common questions about “illumine”
What does “illumine” mean?
illumine — v. light up enlighten brighten. In Chinese: 照亮；启发.
How do you pronounce “illumine”?
illumine is pronounced /ɪˈluːmɪn/. It breaks into 3 syllables: il · lu · mine.
Is “illumine” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. illumine appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “illumine”?
il-(intensify) + lumin(light) → to illuminate, clarify.
