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to illuminate
01
to provide light to something, making it brighter
Transitive: to illuminate a space or object
Example
The lanterns beautifully illuminate the garden path at night.
The streetlights illuminated the dark alley, providing a sense of safety.
She used a flashlight to illuminate the dark corners of the attic.
Example
The guest speaker 's presentation illuminated the importance of environmental conservation.
The teacher used diagrams to illuminate the concept of photosynthesis for her students.
The expert 's explanation helped illuminate the complexities of quantum mechanics.
03
to decorate a manuscript with colorful designs, illustrations, or decorative elements
Transitive: to illuminate a manuscript
Example
The calligrapher skillfully illuminated the title page of the book with ornate lettering and miniature paintings.
The medieval monks would meticulously illuminate manuscripts with intricate patterns and illustrations.
The artist spent hours illuminating the borders of the page with delicate floral motifs.
Example
The lanterns beautifully illuminate the garden path at night.
The streetlights illuminated the dark alley, providing a sense of safety.
She used a flashlight to illuminate the dark corners of the attic.
As the sun set, the candles were lit to illuminate the room with a warm glow.
The artist strategically placed lamps to illuminate the beautiful painting in the gallery.
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