enlighten synonyms

enlighten

v.

  1. To provide information or understanding

    inform, acquaint, edify, set straight; see notify 1, teach 1, tell 1.

  2. To bring supposed spiritual truth

    illumine, illuminate, reveal, inculcate, indoctrinate, edify, inspirit, uplift, give faith, preach, save, catechize, convert, persuade, show the light, lead to the light, bring out of the wilderness, raise up, open one's eyes.

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