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Third Person
illuminates
Present Participle
illuminating
Past Tense
illuminated
Past Participle
illuminated
1
to provide light to something, making it brighter
transitive
- The lanterns beautifully illuminate the garden path at night.
- She used a flashlight to illuminate the dark corners of the attic.
- The streetlights illuminated the dark alley, providing a sense of safety.
- The artist strategically placed lamps to illuminate the beautiful painting in the gallery.
- As the sun set, the candles were lit to illuminate the room with a warm glow.
2
to clarify or make something clearer by providing insight or understanding
transitive
- The teacher used diagrams to illuminate the concept of photosynthesis for her students.
- The expert's explanation helped illuminate the complexities of quantum mechanics.
- The counselor's advice helped illuminate the root cause of the client's anxiety.
- The guest speaker's presentation illuminated the importance of environmental conservation.
- The CEO's speech aimed to illuminate the company's vision for the future.
3
to decorate a manuscript with colorful designs, illustrations, or decorative elements
transitive
- The medieval monks would meticulously illuminate manuscripts with intricate patterns and illustrations.
- The ancient scribe used gold leaf to illuminate the first letter of each paragraph in the manuscript.
- In the Renaissance era, wealthy patrons commissioned artists to illuminate their family crests in manuscripts.
- The calligrapher skillfully illuminated the title page of the book with ornate lettering and miniature paintings.
- The artist spent hours illuminating the borders of the page with delicate floral motifs.