Definition of enlighten:

1. To lighten, shed light on, or supply with light; to give intellectual light or knowledge to; to give spiritual light or guidance to; to enable, as the eye, to see.

Common misspellings for enlighten:

englighten.

Examples of usage for enlighten:

1. I am afraid your Ladyship will be wanted, like the Chorus of Old, to enlighten the understanding of the Audience. –  by

2. The conversation just held in the card- room should enlighten you. –  by

3. Indeed, if you have any curiosity on the subject, I think I can enlighten you as fully as he can. –  by

Quotes for enlighten:

1. That's why I haven't been so anxious. But now, lots of people write and say, 'I want to find out what you're doing.' So I know that this book will enlighten them.

2. Buildings designed with careful attention to aesthetics arouse and enlighten their occupants and that promotes their good health.

3. Enlighten the people generally, and tyranny and oppressions of body and mind will vanish like evil spirits at the dawn of day.

4. The words that enlighten the soul are more precious than jewels.

5. We're all capable of mistakes, but I do not care to enlighten you on the mistakes we may or may not have made.

Rhymes for enlighten:

1. heighten, lighten, tighten, titan, triton, whiten;
2. brighten, brighton, frighten;