Definitions

1. verb

to give off light; to illuminate

“The city skyline was illuminated by the setting sun.”

2. verb

to make something known or understood

“The discovery of the new species helped to illuminate the biodiversity of the region.”

3. noun

the act of giving off light

“The luminate of the stars on a clear night was breathtaking.”

4. noun

a person or thing that gives off light

“The luminate in the room was a small candle.”