Collocations for "enlighten"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "enlighten" in context.
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enlighten
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.v
- enlighten the [children, students, public, readers, viewers]
- enlightened them with [tales, wonders, magic]
- enlightened them with [experiences, knowledge, stories]
- was enlightened by his [experiences]
- the [professor, teacher, lawyer] enlightened them
- was enlightened by the [professor]
- enlighten them [on, as to] the [mystery]
- please enlighten us [on, about, as to]
- allow me to enlighten you [on, about, as to]
- enlighten the [minds, hearts, soul] (of)
- enlighten the [mystery, situation, circumstances]
'enlighten' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):