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Serving or intended to explain or describe
“Their recollections perhaps provide a more illuminating insight into the McLeish story.”
Revealing, indicating, or betraying something
Producing an advantage or benefit
Serving to explain, explicate, or elucidate
Able to express oneself easily and articulately
Present participle for to light up or brighten with light
“The flashes of lightning then briefly and beautifully illuminate a tree waving in the wind outside the window.”
Present participle for to help to clarify or explain
“Residents were desperate for something that would illuminate and explain what had happened.”
Present participle for to illustrate with pictures
“The artist decided to illuminate the manuscripts with many images of pets.”
Present participle for to emphasize, stress, or indicate the importance of
“Recent attention on people who suffer from this disorder has helped illuminate the need for treatment.”
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