enlighten

Definition

  • verb: to give knowledge or understanding to (someone)
  • verb: to furnish knowledge to
  • synonyms: illuminate, instruct

Examples

  • I don't understand what's going on; can someone please 'enlighten' me?

  • We found the talk very 'enlightening'. [='informative']

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) did he not? I don't think you like the fact that I beat your test. Further more you have failed to define the purpose of the test. - Enlighten me again. - The purpose to experience fear. Fear in the face of certain death. To accept that fear and maintain control of oneself and one's crew. (..)
    2009 Star Trek
  • (..) in no-win scenarios. Then not only did you violate the rules, you also failed to understand the principle lesson. Please, enlighten me. You of all people should know, cadet Kirk, a captain cannot cheat death. - I of all people? - Your father, (..)
    2009 Star Trek