enlighten

2 definitions • 4 examples

to provide someone with information and understanding, or to explain the true facts about something to someone:

Should the function of children's television be to entertain or to enlighten?

I don't understand this. Could you enlighten me?

to cause someone to understand something by explaining it or by bringing new information or facts to that person’s attention:

[ I ] The show is meant to both enlighten and entertain.

[ T ] We hope the pamphlet will enlighten voters about the issues.