illumine
(literary, also figurative) To shine light on (something).
[O]ut-flew / Millions of flaming swords, drawn from the thighs / Of mighty Cherubim; the sudden blaze / Far round illumin'd hell: […]
(literary, also figurative) To cause (something) to glow or shine with light.
Fanny’s attractions increased—increased two-fold—for the sensibility which beautified her complexion and illumined her countenance, was an attraction in itself.
(literary, figurative) To enlighten (someone) spiritually; to induce (someone) to adopt, or believe in the truth of, a religion, religious tenet, etc.
(literary, figurative) To cause (the eyes) to see.
(literary, figurative) To cause (a person or their face) to show enlightenment, happiness, etc.
(literary, figurative, rare) To enlighten (someone) intellectually.
What in me is dark / Illumine, what is low raise and support; / That to the highth of this great Argument / I may assert th' Eternal Providence, / And justifie the wayes of God to men.
(literary, figurative, art) To decorate (a page of a manuscript book) with ornamental designs.
To become bright; to light up.
(figurative) To enlighten intellectually.
(figurative) Of a person or their face: to show enlightenment, happiness, etc.