illuminate

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At the same time, they illuminated the sample with precisely timed ultrafast flashes of light, adjusting the delay between the current pulse and the light pulse.

From Science Daily

For almost an hour, I watched morning light illuminate the fan art on my walls, printouts of images from the books and maps of Essa’s world.

From Literature

Together we walked over to the fountain’s edge, where a large spotlight illuminated the slightly tacky sculptures.

From Literature

Each piece in the Beverly Hills gallery, illuminated by an arched spotlight and flanked by a label chronicling its history, carried the aura of a Renaissance painting.

From Los Angeles Times

These events aren’t illuminating and feel instead like a bleak betrayal.

From Los Angeles Times