Third-person singular present tense of enlighten; to provide someone with information, wisdom, or spiritual understanding.
From en- + lighten (from light), meaning literally 'to put light into.' Evolved from physical illumination to intellectual and spiritual enlightenment.
A great teacher 'enlightens' students—and what's wonderful is the word combines the idea of light (clarity) with the prefix 'en-' (putting something into), so you're literally putting clarity into minds!
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