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

  • (..) That ain't worth shit unless it flies! Guys! Guys! All my guys, get a grip on yourself. We both know he'll never get it up in the air. Well, let me enlighten you people! This baby has satellite comlink. We got on-board pulse Doppler. We got Nexrad real time. We're going to make history. (..)
    1996 Twister