En*light"en (?), v. t. [Pref. en-
+ lighten: cf. AS. inlīhtan. Cf.
Enlight.] 1. To supply with light; to
illuminate; as, the sun enlightens the earth.
His lightnings enlightened the
world.
Ps. xcvii. 4.
2. To make clear to the intellect or
conscience; to shed the light of truth and knowledge upon; to furnish
with increase of knowledge; to instruct; as, to enlighten the
mind or understanding.
The conscience enlightened by the Word and
Spirit of God.
Trench.