verb · Medium SAT word

    Illuminate

    light up; make lighter or brighter

    Illuminate in a sentence

    The streetlights illuminate the sidewalk so pedestrians can walk safely after dark.

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    Practice illuminate on real SAT questions

    Vocabulary like illuminate appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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