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illuminate

/ɪˈluːmɪneɪt/
Word
Definition

If you illuminate something, you shine light on or brighten it.

Example Sentence

In order to illuminate the stage, the crew turned on the spotlight.

Source: 4000 Essential English Words - Book 5

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