Antonyms for enlighten


Grammar : Verb
Spell : en-lahyt-n
Phonetic Transcription : ɛnˈlaɪt n


Definition of enlighten

Origin :
  • late 14c., "to remove the dimness or blindness (usually figurative) from one's eyes or heart;" see en- (1) + lighten. Old English had inlihtan. Related: Enlightened; enlightening.
  • verb explain thoroughly; make aware
Example sentences :
  • Wheatstone by his knowledge of Ohm's law and the electro-magnet was probably able to enlighten him.
  • Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro
  • On this point he found an opportunity to enlighten me before taking his seat.
  • Extract from : « Ruggles of Red Gap » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • You seem learned in the law, young farmer; enlighten us, pray.
  • Extract from : « The Shadow of a Crime » by Hall Caine
  • I have no doubt, gentlemen, that you will think harshly of me because I did not enlighten the Vicomte.
  • Extract from : « Bardelys the Magnificent » by Rafael Sabatini
  • I must enlighten the Keeper of the Seals and the judges at Toulouse concerning my identity.
  • Extract from : « Bardelys the Magnificent » by Rafael Sabatini
  • It will enlighten you touching his motives for a secret wedding.
  • Extract from : « The Suitors of Yvonne » by Raphael Sabatini
  • "If you will enlighten me," said he, with the faintest touch of irony.
  • Extract from : « The Trampling of the Lilies » by Rafael Sabatini
  • But it is not permitted that I enlighten you on the points you have in mind.
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, August 1930 » by Various
  • And with all their experience of the past to enlighten them into the bargain.
  • Extract from : « Ireland as It Is » by Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)
  • Enlighten the popular mind, and the Freeman's hours are numbered.
  • Extract from : « Ireland as It Is » by Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)

Synonyms for enlighten

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