How do you spell Illuminate?
Correct spelling
illuminate
Remember: double L, single M - like shedding light with two Ls.
Why is illuminate spelled this way?
From Latin illuminare, to light up. IN (in) + LUMEN (light). To illuminate is to bring light into darkness — whether physical or intellectual.
Common misspellings of illuminate
illuminnateiluminateilluminiateillumenate
Example
The museum's spotlights illuminate the ancient artifacts in stunning detail.