illuminates
verbDivide illuminates into syllables:
il · lu · mi · nates
How to pronounce illuminates:
Definition of illuminates:
- illuminates (verb):
- to make luminous or shining
- to supply or brighten with light
Synonyms for illuminates:
bathes
brightens
highlights
illumes
illumines
irradiates
lightens
lights
shines
Antonyms for illuminates:
bedarkens
bedims
blackens
clouds
darkens
dims
dulls
glooms
obfuscates
overcasts
overshadows
shades
shadows
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