33
lighten(verb, light, perfect, provide, shine)
23
brighten(verb, light, shine, glow, trim)
22
elucidate(verb, name, fix, clear, show)
22
light(verb, light, perfect, provide, rage)
19
enlighten(verb, fix, clear, light, do)
18
illumine(verb, light, tell, perfect, provide)
17
explain(verb, fix, clear, show, light)
15
illustrate(verb, name, clear, show, light)
15
clarify(verb, fix, clear, show, light)
15
clear up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, fix, clear)
13
highlight(verb, show, mark, light, reveal)
13
shine(verb, give, light, rage, flash)
12
light up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, light, shine)
12
illume(verb, light, tell, perfect, provide)
11
inform(verb, information, tell, communicate, alert)
11
shed light on(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, clear)
9
interpret(verb, name, fix, clear, show)
8
irradiate(verb, light, flash, burn, shine)
8
clear(verb, clear, show, mark, reveal)
8
expound(verb, name, fix, clear, show)
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