Definitions

1. verb

to make something brighter or more radiant, especially by adding light or an illuminating idea

“The new streetlights helped to illume the dark alleyway.”

2. verb

to make or become enlightened or inspired

“Her discovery helped to illume her understanding of the subject.”

3. noun

a source of light or a place that receives light

“The illume of the setting sun lit up the sky.”