Verb
To supply with light; to illuminate; as, the sun enlightens the earth.
To make clear to the intellect or conscience; to shed the light of truth and knowledge upon; to furnish with increase of knowledge; to instruct; as, to enlighten the mind or understanding.
Source: Webster's dictionaryThe secret of liberty is to enlighten men, as that of tyranny is to keep them in ignorance. Maximilien Robespierre
Enlighten the people generally, and tyranny and oppressions of body and mind will vanish like evil spirits at the dawn of day. Thomas Jefferson
The words that enlighten the soul are more precious than jewels. Inayat Khan
The appalling and shameful scene ("spectacle", Fr.) of disarray and illogicality that manifest itself in the thought and deeds of men, will no longer be seen, once these will possess an enlighten consciouness. African Spir
I am searching for abstract ways of expressing reality, abstract forms that will enlighten my own mystery. Eric Cantona
Chemistry, in its application to animals and vegetables. Endeavours jointly with physiology to enlighten us respecting the mysterious processes and sources of organic life. Justus von Liebig