collects light from other objects like the moon.
The root "lum" in illuminate comes from the Latin word "lumen" which means light. So, illuminate means to shed light on something or to make it brighter.
light
No, illuminate does not mean worshipping the devil. Illuminate means to light up or illuminate something, or it can refer to a person or group with knowledge or enlightenment. The word "illuminate" is not associated with worshipping the devil.
I am taking a class to learn how to illuminate a manuscript. This street light will illuminate part of the alleyway.
to light up...
light up
A black light will not illuminate silver foil, as it does not contain phosphors that react to UV light. Iridescent foil may reflect some UV light from the black light, but it will not glow or illuminate like fluorescent materials would.
It means 'operate the light-switch so as to cause the light to illuminate'.
illuminate
Bright, luminous,
to light up...
I needed a light to illuminate the porch.Hopefully his speech will illuminate the politician's beliefs.