Enlighten

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈlaɪtən/

Definitions of enlighten

verb to give someone greater knowledge and understanding about a subject or situation

Example Sentences

A1 I will enlighten you on how to use this new software.

A2 The teacher tried to enlighten the students about the importance of recycling.

B1 The documentary film aims to enlighten viewers about the effects of climate change.

B2 The guest speaker's presentation on artificial intelligence was very enlightening.

C1 The professor's lecture on quantum physics truly enlightened the audience.

C2 The spiritual guru's teachings have enlightened many followers around the world.

Examples of enlighten in a Sentence

formal The professor was able to enlighten the students on the complex topic.

informal Can you enlighten me on how to use this new software?

slang I had no idea what was going on until my friend enlightened me.

figurative Traveling to new places can enlighten your perspective on the world.

Grammatical Forms of enlighten

• past tense: enlightened
• plural: enlighten
• comparative: more enlightened
• superlative: most enlightened
• present tense: enlightens
• future tense: will enlighten
• perfect tense: has enlightened
• continuous tense: is enlightening
• singular: enlighten
• positive degree: enlightened
• infinitive: to enlighten
• gerund: enlightening
• participle: enlightened

Origin and Evolution of enlighten

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'enlighten' originated from the Old English word 'inlīhtan' which means to shed light upon or illuminate.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'enlighten' has evolved to represent not just shedding light physically, but also metaphorically, in terms of imparting knowledge or wisdom to someone.