illuminate
/ɪlˈl(j)uməneɪt/verb
To shine light on something so that it can be seen clearly.
Example sentences
- “Streetlights illuminated the wet pavement after the storm.”
- “Floodlights illuminate the stadium during night games.”
- “Only a few candles illuminated the long dining table.”
It is also used to mean 'make clear': the study illuminates how memory works. 'Illuminating' often praises a talk or book that explains a lot.