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illuminate vs light up

light up vs illuminate

illuminate and light up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
illuminate No No Yes No
light up No No Yes No
As verbs, illuminate and light up are synonyms defined as:
  • illuminate and light up: introduce light into
Other synonyms of illuminate include illume, illumine, light.
illuminate (verb) light up (verb)
introduce light into introduce light into
make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear begin to smoke
add embellishments and paintings to (medieval manuscripts) become clear
start to burn with a bright flame
ignite
Difference between illuminate and light up

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