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enlighten in Portuguese

enlighten in Portuguese is iluminar, esclarecer — enlighten means to give someone knowledge or understanding about something they didn't previously grasp.

enlighten in Portuguese

iluminar
verb
(transitive) To supply with light.
esclarecer
verb
(transitive, figurative) To make something clear to (someone); to give knowledge or understanding to.
iluminar
verb
(transitive, figurative) To make something clear to (someone); to give knowledge or understanding to.

What does "enlighten" mean?

  1. verb To give someone knowledge or understanding about something they didn't previously grasp.
    "The tour guide enlightened us about the building's dark history."
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enlighten in a sentence

  • The tour guide enlightened us about the building's dark history.
  • Please, enlighten me — what exactly happened at the meeting?

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What is "enlighten" in Portuguese?

"enlighten" in Portuguese is iluminar, esclarecer. enlighten means: To give someone knowledge or understanding about something they didn't previously grasp.

How do you use "enlighten" in a sentence?

Example: "The tour guide enlightened us about the building's dark history." In Portuguese, "enlighten" is iluminar, esclarecer.

Are there other ways to say "enlighten" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "enlighten": iluminar, esclarecer.

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