transitive verb to make bright with light; illumine.Spotlights illuminated the stage. intransitive verb to become illuminated. See the full entry
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unleash
transitive verb to set free from or as if from a leash.They unleashed the dog when they got into the woods.The gods unleashed their fury upon humankind.The author’s bold statement unleashed an…
phony
adjective (informal) not real or genuine; fake.She could tell he was wearing a phony beard and mustache. See the full entry
kindle
transitive verb to build or start (a fire).The campers used twigs and matches to kindle a fire. See the full entry