ALL meanings of bring to light
bring to light
B b - verbal expression bring to light reveal sth secret 1
- noun bring to light something that makes things visible or affords illumination: All colors depend on light. 1
- noun bring to light Physics. Also called luminous energy, radiant energy. electromagnetic radiation to which the organs of sight react, ranging in wavelength from about 400 to 700 nm and propagated at a speed of 186,282 mi./sec (299,972 km/sec), considered variously as a wave, corpuscular, or quantum phenomenon. a similar form of radiant energy that does not affect the retina, as ultraviolet or infrared rays. 1
- noun bring to light the sensation produced by stimulation of the organs of sight. 1
- noun bring to light an illuminating agent or source, as the sun, a lamp, or a beacon. 1
- noun bring to light the radiance or illumination from a particular source: the light of a candle. 1
- noun bring to light the illumination from the sun; daylight: We awoke at the first light. 1
- noun bring to light daybreak or dawn: when light appeared in the east. 1
- noun bring to light daytime: Summer has more hours of light. 1
- noun bring to light a particular light or illumination in which an object seen takes on a certain appearance: viewing the portrait in dim light. 1
- noun bring to light a device for or means of igniting, as a spark, flame, or match: Could you give me a light? 1
- noun bring to light a traffic light: Don't cross till the light changes. 1
- noun bring to light the aspect in which a thing appears or is regarded: Try to look at the situation in a more cheerful light. 1
- noun bring to light the state of being visible, exposed to view, or revealed to public notice or knowledge; limelight: Stardom has placed her in the light. 1
- noun bring to light a person who is an outstanding leader, celebrity, or example; luminary: He became one of the leading lights of Restoration drama. 1
- noun bring to light Art. the effect of light falling on an object or scene as represented in a picture. one of the brightest parts of a picture. 1
- noun bring to light a gleam or sparkle, as in the eyes. 1
- noun bring to light a measure or supply of light; illumination: The wall cuts off our light. 1
- noun bring to light spiritual illumination or awareness; enlightenment. 1
- noun bring to light Architecture. Also called day. one compartment of a window or window sash. a window, especially a small one. 1
- noun bring to light mental insight; understanding. 1
- noun bring to light lights, the information, ideas, or mental capacities possessed: to act according to one's lights. 1
- noun bring to light a lighthouse. 1
- noun bring to light Archaic. the eyesight. 1
- adjective bring to light having light or illumination; bright; well-lighted: the lightest room in the entire house. 1
- adjective bring to light pale, whitish, or not deep or dark in color: a light blue. 1
- adjective bring to light (of coffee or tea) containing enough milk or cream to produce a light color. 1
- verb with object bring to light to set burning, as a candle, lamp, fire, match, or cigarette; kindle; ignite. 1
- verb with object bring to light to turn or switch on (an electric light): One flick of the master switch lights all the lamps in the room. 1
- verb with object bring to light to give light to; furnish with light or illumination: The room is lighted by two large chandeliers. 1
- verb with object bring to light to make (an area or object) bright with or as if with light (often followed by up): Hundreds of candles lighted up the ballroom. 1
- verb with object bring to light to cause (the face, surroundings, etc.) to brighten, especially with joy, animation, or the like (often followed by up): A smile lit up her face. Her presence lighted up the room. 1
- verb with object bring to light to guide or conduct with a light: a candle to light you to bed. 1
- verb without object bring to light to take fire or become kindled: The damp wood refused to light. 1
- verb without object bring to light to ignite a cigar, cigarette, or pipe for purposes of smoking (usually followed by up): He took out a pipe and lighted up before speaking. 1
- verb without object bring to light to become illuminated when switched on: This table lamp won't light. 1
- verb without object bring to light to become bright, as with light or color (often followed by up): The sky lights up at sunset. 1
- verb without object bring to light to brighten with animation or joy, as the face or eyes (often followed by up). 1
- idioms bring to light bring to light, to discover or reveal: The excavations brought to light the remnants of an ancient civilization. 1
- idioms bring to light come to light, to be discovered or revealed: Some previously undiscovered letters have lately come to light. 1
- idioms bring to light hide one's light under a bushel, to conceal or suppress one's talents or successes. 1
- idioms bring to light in a good / bad light, under favorable (or unfavorable) circumstances: She worshiped him, but then she'd only seen him in a good light. 1
- idioms bring to light in (the) light of, taking into account; because of; considering: It was necessary to review the decision in the light of recent developments. 1
- idioms bring to light light at the end of the tunnel, a prospect of success, relief, or redemption: We haven't solved the problem yet, but we're beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel. 1
- idioms bring to light see the light, to come into existence or being. to be made public. to begin to accept or understand a point of view one formerly opposed: Her father was opposed to her attending an out-of-town college, but he finally saw the light. 1
- idioms bring to light shed / throw light on, to clarify; clear up: His deathbed confession threw light on a mystery of long standing. 1
- verb bring to light (Idiomatic) To expose or disclose something that was hidden or unknown. 0