enlightens

verb

Definition of enlightensnext
present tense third-person singular of enlighten
1
as in informs
to give information to the lecturer at the planetarium enlightened us about the latest astronomical discoveries

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2
as in educates
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding many people around the world have been enlightened by the teachings of Gautama Buddha

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  1. informs
  2. tells
  3. inspires
  4. advises
  5. instructs
Verb
  • Perspective informs your truth and your truth makes your reality.
    Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder are inking reserve shooting guard Alex Caruso to a four-season, $81 million contract extension to stay with the club long-term, Caruso's agent at Wasserman, Greg Lawrence, informs Shams Charania of ESPN.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of informs
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  • Historic New Orleans Collection This is a museum, research center, and publisher that was founded in the 1960s and tells the story of New Orleans and the Gulf South through exhibitions, original texts, and its public research center.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Design engineer Callie Gillespie tells Robb Report that the craft features larger trim tab systems that deploy further downwards to create a wave that billows out from behind.
    Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of tells
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  • Focus on producing content that entertains, educates or inspires, and take advantage of trending sounds and hashtags to expand reach.
    Tony Pec, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • This is critical as stakeholders demand ethical leadership that inspires trust and inclusion.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of inspires
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  • To avoid a surprise result, Nitti advises companies to gather as much information as possible and sit down with a good tax advisor to discuss options and timing in 2025.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Legendary investor Warren Buffett advises to be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful.
    Dividend Channel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of advises
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  • The bill instructs the convening of an 11-member council with appointments made by the president and leaders in both parties to include academic experts, researchers, parents, youth representatives and others who are well-versed in social media and online safety.
    Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The tablet also instructs adherents to worship on Mount Gerizim, a holy site for Samaritans, near the modern-day city of Nablus.
    Sarah Ventre, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
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