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Definition of enlighten verb from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

enlighten

verb

NAmE//ɪnˈlaɪtn//

enlighten somebody (formal)Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they enlighten

he / she / it enlightens

past simple enlightened

-ing form enlightening

to give someone information so that they understand something better She didn't enlighten him about her background.

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enlightening

adjective It was a very enlightening interview.See enlighten in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

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