illuminate

to illuminate (third-person singular simple present illuminates, present participle illuminating, simple past and past participle illuminated)

1. (transitive) to shine light on something
2. (transitive) to decorate something with lights
3. (transitive) to clarify or make something understandable
4. (transitive) to decorate the page of a manuscript book with ornamental designs
5. (intransitive) to glow
6. (intransitive) to be exposed to light