illuminate - Similar and Opposite Words

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Here are the synonyms for illuminate , a list of similar words for illuminate from our thesaurus that you can use

Verb

make lighter or brighter

Synonyms

• illume
• illuminate
• illumine
• light
• light up

More generic

• lighten
• lighten up

More specific

• floodlight
• spotlight

Verb

make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

Synonyms

• clear
• clear up
• crystalise
• crystalize
• crystallise
• crystallize
• elucidate
• enlighten
• illuminate
• shed light on
• sort out
• straighten out

More generic

• clarify
• clear up
• elucidate

Verb

add embellishments and paintings to (medieval manuscripts)

Synonyms

• illuminate

More generic

• adorn
• beautify
• decorate
• embellish
• grace
• ornament

More specific

• miniate
• rubricate

Related

• paint

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