enlighten in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

enlighten in the PONS Dictionary

enlighten Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to enlighten the public about sth
informer le public sur qc
to enlighten a colleague about sb/sth
éclairer un collègue sur qn/qc
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Town to town and place to place over long periods and offer performances so as to enlighten the people.
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In this way, the audience, while watching their performances, is not only entertained, but also educated and enlightened.
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These efforts help to preserve the buildings, lands and collections to enrich and enlighten the public.
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There will be in all places extraordinary wonders, because the true faith is dying out and because false light enlightens the world.
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He tries to enlighten her saying that her faith is all rubbish.
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It is time that they go out and come to enlighten the earth.
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Although he has magical powers, his magic is ostensibly directed toward helping and enlightening a white male character.
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There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you.
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Faith describes her work as a never-ending exploration of the richness of life, conducting interviews she hopes will enlighten as well as entertain.
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It is not a glorification of his family but strives to enlighten readers about the humble and calm qualities of scholars.
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