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light up vs illuminate

illuminate vs light up

light up and illuminate both are verbs.

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

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