Words Related To Understanding

noun a source of light; something that clarifies or explains

verb to light up or brighten; to clarify or explain

adjective bright or shining; well-lit

• The new streetlights will illuminate the entire park.
• Can you turn on the lamp to illuminate this room?
• I'm gonna light up this place and really illuminate the party!
• Her wise words never fail to illuminate my thoughts.

verb to misunderstand or fail to grasp the meaning or intention of something

• It is important not to misapprehend the intentions of the new policy.
• Don't misapprehend what she meant by that comment.
• Don't get it twisted, you're totally misapprehending the situation.
• She misapprehended the warning signs and ended up in a difficult situation.