illuminate vs paint

illuminate is not a noun while paint is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
illuminate	No	No	Yes	No
paint	Yes	No	Yes	No

illuminate (noun)	paint (noun)
	a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating
	makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks
	(basketball) a space (including the foul line) in front of the basket at each end of a basketball court; usually painted a different color from the rest of the court

illuminate (verb)	paint (verb)
introduce light into	apply paint to; coat with paint
make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear	apply a liquid to; e.g., paint the gutters with linseed oil
add embellishments and paintings to (medieval manuscripts)	make a painting of
	make a painting