En-light'en, v. t.
(en-lit'n), v. t. [imp. & p. p. ENLIGHTENED; p. pr. & vb. n. ENLIGHTENING.] [Prefix en and lighten, q. v.; A-S. enlihten, onlihten.]
Sense 1. To supply with light; to illuminate; as, the sun enlightens the earth.
His lightnings enlightened the world. Ps. xcvii. 4.
Sense 2. To make clear to the intellect or conscience; to impart knowledge or practical wisdom to; to elevate by knowledge and religion; to inform; to instruct; as, to enlighten the mind or understanding.
The conscience enlightened by the Word and Spirit of God. Trench.