illume

verb

i-ˈlüm How to pronounce illume (audio)
Definition of illumenext
1
as in to educate
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding a favorite line of an Eastern Church hymn reads, "through fast-closed doors Thou camest Thy Disciples to illume"

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2
as in to illumine
to supply with light during the vigil service the church's Gothic interior was illumed by the light of hundreds of tapers

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  1. educate
  2. illumine
  3. inspire
  4. illuminate
  5. light
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  • Monthly workshops on children’s vision care, for instance, not only educate parents but also create valuable touchpoints for patient engagement and practice growth.
    Dr Chibuzor Uwadi, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • In addition to its VFX work, DGX was launched with the intention of expanding into complementary verticals, including the launch of an Animation Academy to educate and train future talents.
    Jamie Lang, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
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  • The bar was illumined by candles and an uplit line of mostly esoteric liquors along the full-length mirror against the back wall.
    Lauren Groff, The Atlantic, 28 Sep. 2024
  • In a room illumined by the light of a few candles, a group of women with veils over their faces conducts a séance.
    Rhoda Feng, ARTnews.com, 9 Aug. 2024
Definition of illumine
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  • Through her work and through this book, Nicole inspires and motivates in ways that still surprise me.
    Lizz Schumer, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
  • His patience, compassion, and ability to balance helping others while excelling in his own work show a maturity and kindness that is inspiring.
    Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of inspire
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  • Zoom in: The Greater DSM Botanical Garden's dome and tropical plants are illuminated with thousands of lights.
    Jason Clayworth, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
  • According to the Rockefeller Center website, the evergreen comes from West Stockbridge, Mass., and will be illuminated during the Christmas at Rockefeller Center special that airs live at 8 p.m. Eastern time on NBC and Peacock.
    Kate Hogan, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of illuminate
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  • At home, my family lit candles and said blessings on Shabbat.
    Jeannie Suk Gersen, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Or Johnny Winter, honing his blues act with his long mane of white-blond hair, or Jim Morrison, lighting everyone on fire, including himself.
    Sarah Weinman, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Illume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illume. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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