ILLUMINATE
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Definition
Pronunciation: //ɪˈl(j)umɪneɪt//
verb
- (transitive) To shine light on something."Nero illuminated his gardens with live Christians soaked in tar, and we were now treated to a similar spectacle, probably for the first time since his day, only happily our lamps were not living ones."
- (transitive) To decorate something with lights.
- (transitive, figurative) To clarify or make something understandable."Jan and Maidi, a lesbian couple, do a very funny routine illuminating the simplicity of the alternative fertilization process and even go so far as to recommend the most suitable receptacles for the semen: marinated artichoke heart jars."
- (transitive) To decorate the page of a manuscript book with ornamental designs.
adj
- (obsolete) Enlightened, illuminated, made bright."February 28 1630, Joseph Hall, The Hypocrite do ye see an illuminate elder of the anabaptists rapt in divine ecstasies?"
- (figurative) Enlightened spiritually, divinely taught or inspired; in technical use, converted, baptized.
- (archaic) Learned, erudite.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 10 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 12 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 17 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'ILLUMINATE'?
The word ILLUMINATE is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
I1
L1
L1
U1
M3
I1
N1
A1
T1
E1
Total: 12 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'ILLUMINATE'?
The word ILLUMINATE is worth 17 points in Words With Friends.
I1
L2
L2
U2
M4
I1
N2
A1
T1
E1
Total: 17 points
How many letters is the word 'ILLUMINATE'?
The word ILLUMINATE has 10 letters.
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.