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- [verb ih-loo-muh-neyt; adjective, noun ih-loo-muh-nit, -neyt]
- /verb ɪˈlu məˌneɪt; adjective, noun ɪˈlu mə nɪt, -ˌneɪt/
- /ɪˈluː.mɪ.neɪt/
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- [verb ih-loo-muh-neyt; adjective, noun ih-loo-muh-nit, -neyt]
- /verb ɪˈlu məˌneɪt; adjective, noun ɪˈlu mə nɪt, -ˌneɪt/
Definitions of illuminates word
- verb with object illuminates to supply or brighten with light; light up. 1
- verb with object illuminates to make lucid or clear; throw light on (a subject). 1
- verb with object illuminates to decorate with lights, as in celebration. 1
- verb with object illuminates to enlighten, as with knowledge. 1
- verb with object illuminates to make resplendent or illustrious: A smile illuminated her face. 1
- verb with object illuminates to decorate (a manuscript, book, etc.) with colors and gold or silver, as was often done in the Middle Ages. 1
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Origin of illuminates
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin illūminātus (past participle of illūmināre to light up, brighten). See illumine, -ate1
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Parts of speech for Illuminates
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
illuminates popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
illuminates usage trend in Literature
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