enlighten

  1. Verb.  To supply with light; to illuminate; as, the sun enlightens the earth.
  2. Verb.  To make clear to the intellect or conscience; to shed the light of truth and knowledge upon; to furnish with increase of knowledge; to instruct; as, to enlighten the mind or understanding.

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