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How do you spell Enlighten?

Correct spelling

enlighten

Remember: EN-LIGHT-EN — put light in, with 'light' spelled fully in the middle.

Why is enlighten spelled this way?

From EN (in) + LIGHT. To enlighten is to put light into — understanding as illumination, ignorance dispelled by the introduction of brightness.

Common misspellings of enlighten

enlitenenlightheninlightenenlightan

Example

The teacher hoped to enlighten her students about the complexities of climate change.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell enlighten?+
The correct spelling is "enlighten". Remember: EN-LIGHT-EN — put light in, with 'light' spelled fully in the middle.
Is it enliten or enlighten?+
The correct spelling is "enlighten", not "enliten".

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