illuminate
Definitions
To supply with light or make bright.
To clarify or explain a complex subject.
To decorate a manuscript with gold, silver, or colored designs.
Examples
The street lamps were designed to illuminate the dark alleyway at night.
The professor used a series of diagrams to illuminate the complex scientific theory for his students.
A single candle was enough to illuminate the small, dusty room.
Synonyms
brighten lighten clarify elucidate highlight irradiate explain