enlightened

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ɪnˈlaɪtənd/


enlightened
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Synonyms:
informed Collocations, well-informed, aware Collocations, broad-minded, educated Collocations, knowledgeable Collocations, liberal, rational Collocations, cultivated, sophisticated Collocations, au courant (French), in the know (slang), up to date, with-it (slang), erudite, well-versed, versed, open-minded, tolerant, disabused, disillusioned, civilized, civilised (UK), schooled, tutored, set straight, put straight, literate


enlighten
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Sense: Verb: bring others understanding
Synonyms:
inform, teach Collocations, tell Collocations, school Collocations, advise Collocations, instruct Collocations, explain Collocations, educate Collocations, guide Collocations, clarify Collocations, familiarize sb with, familiarise sb with (UK), acquaint sb with, show Collocations, broaden sb's horizons, counsel Collocations, clue sb in (informal), open sb's eyes
Sense: Verb: bring others spiritual truth
Synonyms:
illuminate, uplift, reveal Collocations, inculcate, indoctrinate, inspirit, show sb the light, lead sb to the light, give faith, open sb's eyes, convert Collocations, preach Collocations, save Collocations, persuade Collocations, raise sb up


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