— enlightenedly , adv. — enlightenedness , n. — enlightener , n. — enlighteningly , adv.
/en luyt"n/ , v.t.
1. to give intellectual or spiritual light to; instruct; impart knowledge to: We hope the results of our research will enlighten our colleagues.
2. Archaic. to shed light upon.
[ 1350-1400; ME enli ( g ) htenen. See EN- 1 , LIGHTEN 1 ]
Syn. 1. illumine, edify, teach, inform.
Ant. 1. mystify, confuse, perplex, puzzle.