enlighten
Translation
to inform, to educate, to give spiritual insight
Examples
Could you enlighten me on this subject?
Could you enlighten me on this subject?
He seeks to enlighten his followers.
He seeks to enlighten his followers.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((on/about sth.)) to give (sb.) greater knowledge and understanding about (sth.) Could you enlighten me on this subject?
Similar Words
Synonyms: inform, educate, illuminate; Antonyms: confuse, obscure
Etymology
From the prefix 'en-' (in, into) + 'light' + the verb suffix '-en'. Literally 'to put light into'.
Memory Tips
Picture turning on a light in someone's mind, giving them understanding.