Definition of enlighten

"enlighten" in the verb sense

1. enlighten, edify

make understand

"Can you enlighten me

2. enlighten, irradiate

give spiritual insight to in religion

3. clear, clear up, shed light on, crystallize, crystallise, crystalize, crystalise, straighten out, sort out, enlighten, illuminate, elucidate

make free from confusion or ambiguity make clear

"Could you clarify these remarks?"

"Clear up the question of who is at fault"

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Quotations for enlighten

The blackest of fluid is used as an agent to enlighten the world. [ Douglas Jerrold ]

Great men are like meteors: they glitter and are consumed to enlighten the world. [ Napoleon I ]

A ray of imagination or of wisdom may enlighten the universe, and glow into remotest centuries. [ Bishop Berkeley ]

Let us recognize the beauty and power of true enthusiasm; and whatever we may do to enlighten ourselves and others, guard against checking or chilling a single earnest sentiment. [ H. T. Tuckerman ]

As well might a lovely woman look daily in her mirror, yet not be aware of her beauty, as a great soul be unconscious of the powers with which Heaven has gifted him; not so much for himself, as to enlighten others - a messenger from God Himself, with a high and glorious mission to perform. Woe unto him who abuses that mission! [ Chambers ]

enlighten in Scrabble®

The word enlighten is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 13

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Play In The Letters enlighten:

ENLIGHTEN
(153)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (5 words)

enlight, gentile, heeling, lenient, lighten

 

All Scrabble® Plays For The Word enlighten

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The 200 Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays For Words Using The Letters In enlighten

ENLIGHTEN
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ENLIGHTEN
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ENLIGHTEN
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enlighten in Words With Friends™

The word enlighten is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 16

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Play In The Letters enlighten:

ENLIGHTEN
(216)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (5 words)

enlight, gentile, heeling, lenient, lighten

 

All Words With Friends™ Plays For The Word enlighten

ENLIGHTEN
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The 200 Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays Using The Letters In enlighten

ENLIGHTEN
(216)
ENLIGHTEN
(132)
ENLIGHTEN
(108)
LIGHTEN
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ENLIGHTEN
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Words within the letters of enlighten

2 letter words in enlighten (7 words)

6 letter words in enlighten (9 words)

7 letter words in enlighten (5 words)

8 letter words in enlighten (1 word)

9 letter words in enlighten (1 word)

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Shorter words in enlighten

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