n (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation\nn any device serving as a source of illumination\nn a particular perspective or aspect of a situation\nn the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light\nn an illuminated area\nn a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination\nn the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures\nn a person regarded very fondly\nn having abundant light or illumination\nn mental understanding as an enlightening experience\nn merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance\nn public awareness\nn a divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul\nn a visual warning signal\nn a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires\nv make lighter or brighter\nv begin to smoke\nv to come to rest, settle\nv cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat\nv fall to somebody by assignment or lot\nv alight from (a horse)