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enlighten in Swedish

enlighten in Swedish is belysa, upplysa — enlighten means to give someone knowledge or understanding about something they didn't previously grasp.

enlighten in Swedish

belysa
verb
(transitive) To supply with light.
upplysa
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 Swedish?
"enlighten" in Swedish is belysa, upplysa. enlighten means: To give someone knowledge or understanding about something they didn't previously grasp.
Are there other ways to say "enlighten" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "enlighten": belysa, upplysa.
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