enlighten

illuminare, istruire

Aiutare qualcuno a capire qualcosa che prima non conosceva o non comprendeva.

In inglese semplice: To help someone understand something they did not know or understand before.

• Please enlighten me.
• The talk enlightened us about local wildlife.
• Her explanation enlightened readers who knew little about the subject.

Come si usa: enlighten someone about something (Could you enlighten me about the new rules?); enlighten someone on something (The guide enlightened us on the building's history.)

Sinonimi: inform, educate

Espressioni comuni: enlighten someone, enlighten someone about something, enlighten me, enlighten the public

illuminare

Far arrivare luce su qualcosa o rendere luminoso un luogo.

In inglese semplice: To shine light on something or make a place bright.

• The rising sun enlightened the valley.
• A single candle enlightened the dark chamber.
• Moonlight enlightened the path before them.

Sinonimi: light, illuminate, light up

Contrari: darken

Espressioni comuni: enlighten the earth, enlighten the darkness