illuminate
/ɪˈl(j)umɪneɪt/verb
Middle School
1
To shine light on something.
2
To decorate something with lights.
3
To clarify or make something understandable.
4
To decorate the page of a manuscript book with ornamental designs.
5
To make spectacular.
6
To glow; to light up.
7
To be exposed to light.
8
To direct a radar beam toward.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing