Luminate vs. Illuminate

Luminate vs. Illuminate — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Luminate and Illuminate

Luminateverb

(obsolete) To illuminate.

Illuminateverb

(transitive) To shine light on something.

Illuminateverb

(transitive) To decorate something with lights.

Illuminateverb

To clarify or make something understandable.

Illuminateverb

(transitive) To decorate the page of a manuscript book with ornamental designs.

Illuminateverb

To make spectacular.

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Illuminateverb

(intransitive) To glow; to light up.

Illuminateverb

(intransitive) To be exposed to light.

Illuminateverb

To direct a radar beam toward.

Illuminatenoun

Someone thought to have an unusual degree of enlightenment.

Illuminateadjective

(obsolete) enlightened

Illuminateverb

make lighter or brighter;

This lamp lightens the room a bit
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Illuminateverb

make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear;

Could you clarify these remarks?Clear up the question of who is at fault

Illuminateverb

add embellishments and paintings to (medieval manuscripts)