Old English

inlīhtan

‘to illuminate, make bright, cause to shine’

Every word has its own definition in its root. These English words share one: Old English inlīhtan.

3 English words in this record descend from Old English inlīhtan, most familiar first.

• enlighten ← enlightenen
• inlight ← inlighten
• inlighted ← inlīhted

Etymograph / Old English inlīhtan