Definition of "enlighten" in English

verb

1. (transitive) To supply with light.

   • The sun enlightens the Earth.

2. (transitive, figurative) To make something clear to (someone); to give knowledge or understanding to.

   • She tried to enlighten them about the rules of the program, but they remained belligerently and self-righteously ignorant.
   • Care to enlighten me, if you think I'm so benighted?