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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.
    "She tried to enlighten them about the rules of the program, but they remained belligerently and self-righteously ignorant."
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enlighten in a sentence

  • She tried to enlighten them about the rules of the program, but they remained belligerently and self-righteously ignorant.
  • Care to enlighten me, if you think I'm so benighted?

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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.
Are there other ways to say "enlighten" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "enlighten": iluminar, esclarecer.
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