to give intellectual or spiritual light to; instruct; impart knowledge to

We hope the results of our research will enlighten our colleagues.

Archaic . to shed light upon.

verb

be vague , bewilder , confound , confuse , delude , mislead , obscure , puzzle

verb

acquaint , advise , apprise , brief , catechize , cause to understand , civilize , convert , counsel , direct , disclose , divulge , edify , educate , elucidate , give faith , give the lowdown , give the word , guide , illume , illuminate , illumine , imitate , improve , inculcate , indoctrinate , inform , inspirit , instruct , let in on , open up , persuade , preach , put on to , reveal , save , school , teach , tell , train , update , uplift , notify