illumineren

Definitions of illumineren
  1. verb
    make lighter or brighter
    synonyms: bijlichten, verlichten
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    types:
    belichten, beschijnen
    illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater
    type of:
    oplichten
    become lighter
  2. verb
    add embellishments and paintings to (medieval manuscripts)
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    type of:
    aankleden, bewerken, decoreren, opgesmukt, opluisteren, opsieren, opsmukken, optooien, optuigen, ornamenteren, tooien, transfigureren, verfraaien, versieren
    make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
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