to give someone greater knowledge and understanding about a subject or situation.
en+light+en
Shared component: light · illumination
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesThe natural light of the day, coming from the sun.
day+light
Shared component: light · illumination
The natural light that comes from the sun.
sun+light
Shared component: light · illumination
a large, powerful electric lamp used to light up a wide area, especially for sports events or in a theater.
flood+light
Shared component: light · illumination
the illumination of a subject from behind, creating a silhouette or highlighting its outline.
back+light+ing
Shared component: light · illumination
giving someone greater knowledge and understanding about a subject or situation.
en+light+en+ing
Shared component: light · illumination
The state of having knowledge or understanding, especially of spiritual or philosophical matters.
en+light+en+ment
Shared component: light · illumination
Illuminated or made bright with light
light+ed
Shared component: light · illumination
The equipment in a room, building, or street that produces light
light+ing
Shared component: light · illumination
A small, slender flashlight, typically shaped like a pen.
pen+light
Shared component: light · illumination
a window set in a roof or ceiling to let in daylight.
sky+light
Shared component: light · illumination
A light placed or shining behind something, especially a liquid crystal display (LCD) screen, to illuminate it.
back+light
Shared component: light · illumination
A row of lights along the front of a stage at the level of the actors' feet.
foot+light
Shared component: light · illumination
A powerful light at the front of a vehicle.
head+light
Shared component: light · illumination
The light produced by a lamp.
lamp+light
Shared component: light · illumination
a glass bulb containing a wire filament that gives off light when an electric current passes through it.
light+bulb
Shared component: light · illumination
Without light; completely dark.
light+less
Shared component: light · illumination
A ship that acts as a lighthouse, moored at a place where it is not possible to build a permanent lighthouse, and equipped with a powerful light and other signals.
light+ship
Shared component: light · illumination
the light that comes from the moon at night
moon+light
Shared component: light · illumination
relating to or designating a district or area where prostitution is officially tolerated or common
red+light
Shared component: light · illumination
A light placed at the side of something, such as a vehicle or a building.
side+light
Shared component: light · illumination
A powerful lamp that produces a bright, focused beam of light, used especially to illuminate a particular person or area on a stage or in a studio.
spot+light
Shared component: light · illumination
Not provided with light; dark.
un+light+ed
Shared component: light · illumination
To summon (a doctor, police officer, etc.) using an emergency blue flashing light, especially when off duty.
blue+light
Shared component: light · illumination
a small portable electric light that is powered by batteries and produces a bright beam.
flash+light
Shared component: light · illumination
a glass container, typically rounded, with a thin wire inside that produces light when an electric current passes through it.
light+bulb
Shared component: light · illumination
A tall tower or other structure containing a powerful light to warn or guide ships at sea.
light+house
Shared component: light · illumination
A fictional energy sword, typically depicted as a glowing blade of a specific color, used primarily by Jedi and Sith in the Star Wars universe.
light+saber
Shared component: light · illumination
The light produced by a burning torch.
torch+light
Shared component: light · illumination
The dim, soft light produced by a burning candle or candles.
candle+light
Shared component: light · illumination
having or showing a rational, modern, and well-informed outlook.
en+light+en
Shared component: light · illumination
A small, dim light kept on during the night, especially in a child's bedroom.
night+light
Shared component: light · illumination
A powerful light with a focused beam that can be turned in different directions, used especially for spotting things in the dark.
search+light
Shared component: light · illumination
To direct a spotlight on someone or something; to illuminate with a spotlight.
spot+light+ed
Shared component: light · illumination
A tall post with a light at the top, placed at the side of a road to illuminate it.
street+light
Shared component: light · illumination
Light, such as sunlight, that contains all the wavelengths of the visible spectrum at equal intensity, appearing colorless to the human eye.
white+light
Shared component: light · illumination
The action of emphasizing or making something prominent.
high+light+ing
Shared component: light · illumination
delightExtended relation
A feeling of great pleasure
de+light
Extended relation: light · illumination
highlightExtended relation
To mark text with a bright color to make it easy to see or to emphasize it.
high+light
Extended relation: light · illumination
lightExtended relation
The natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible.
Extended relation: light · illumination
limelightExtended relation
The center of public attention or interest.
lime+light
Extended relation: light · illumination
lighterExtended relation
A device for producing a flame or spark, used to light cigarettes, candles, etc.
light+er
Extended relation: light · illumination
gaslightExtended relation
To manipulate someone by psychological means into questioning their own sanity or perception of reality.
gas+light
Extended relation: light · illumination
twilightExtended relation
the soft, dim light occurring when the sun is just below the horizon, especially in the evening.
Extended relation: light · illumination
delightedExtended relation
Feeling or showing great pleasure
de+light+ed
Extended relation: light · illumination
stoplightExtended relation
A set of coloured lights used for controlling traffic at road junctions or pedestrian crossings.
stop+light
Extended relation: light · illumination
taillightExtended relation
A red light at the rear of a vehicle, used to make it visible in the dark and to signal braking or turning.
tail+light
Extended relation: light · illumination
half-lightExtended relation
A dim, faint light, especially at dawn or dusk.
half+light
Extended relation: light · illumination
highlightedExtended relation
made visually prominent or emphasized, especially with a bright color or strong light.
high+light+ed
Extended relation: light · illumination
light-filledExtended relation
Containing or characterized by a lot of natural light.
light+filled
Extended relation: light · illumination
light-emittingExtended relation
Describing a device or material that produces and sends out its own light.
light+emit+ing
Extended relation: light · illumination
light-pollutedExtended relation
(of the night sky or an area) made less dark by excessive or misdirected artificial light, obscuring the view of stars and other celestial objects.
light+pollut+ed
Extended relation: light · illumination
light-absorbingExtended relation
(of a substance or material) capable of taking in and retaining light energy rather than reflecting it.
light+absorb+ing
Extended relation: light · illumination
light-gatheringExtended relation
(of a lens, device, or biological structure) designed or able to collect and concentrate light.
light+gathering
Extended relation: light · illumination