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enlighten(
ehn
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lay
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dihn
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to inform)
a. instruir
We want this program to both enlighten and entertain the viewers.Queremos que este programa instruya y a la vez entretenga a los televidentes.
b. informar
This brochure will enlighten you about the procedure to follow in such cases.Este folleto te informa del procedimiento a seguir en tales casos.
c. poner al corriente a
Once our embassy has enlightened us on the situation, we shall be making an official statement.Una vez que nuestra embajada nos haya puesto al corriente de la situación, emitiremos un comunicado oficial.
d. explicar (often ironic)
Would you care to enlighten me as to what this motorbike is doing in my garage?¿Tendrías la bondad de explicarme qué hace esta moto en mi garaje?
e. aclarar (often ironic)
She seemed to have no idea that John and I knew each other, and I didn't bother to enlighten her.Al parecer no tenía ni idea de que John y yo nos conocíamos, y yo no me molesté en aclarárselo.
2. (religious)
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