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Epiphany vs Enlighten - What's the difference?

epiphany | enlighten |

As a noun epiphany

is a manifestation or appearance of a divine or superhuman being.

As a verb enlighten is

to supply with light; to illuminate; as, the sun enlightens the earth.

epiphany

English

Noun

(epiphanies)
  • A manifestation or appearance of a divine or superhuman being.
  • An illuminating realization or discovery, often resulting in a personal feeling of elation, awe, or wonder.
  • (Christianity) Season or time of the Christian church year from the Epiphany feast day to Mardi Gras (Shrove Tuesday), the day before Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent (See Epiphany).
  • Synonyms

    * (illuminating realization or discovery) aha moment, enlightenment, nirvana, satori

    See also

    * Advent * Christmas * eureka * Twelve Days of Christmas

    enlighten

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To supply with light; to illuminate; as, the sun enlightens the earth.
  • To make clear to the intellect or conscience; to shed the light of truth and knowledge upon; to furnish with increase of knowledge; to instruct; as, to enlighten the mind or understanding.
  • Antonyms

    * endarken