Synonyms for illumine
Most common
Definitions
- v. 1
Synonym of illuminate. To become bright; to light up.
Forms
- Past participle
- illumined
e.g. illumined → illuminated, lighted, enlightened, irradiated…
Example sentences
- illuminate The sun started to come out and illuminate the sky.
- enlighten The ray of wisdom must enlighten new horizons.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| illumine | steady | |
| illuminate | rising | |
| enlighten | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- light1
- 6 letters
- illume
- 7 letters
- lighten2
- 9 letters
- enlighten3, irradiate4
- 10 letters
- illuminate4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (lighten2 = 2 syllables).