How Do You Spell ILLUME?

Pronunciation: [ɪlˈuːm] (IPA)

The word "illume" is a less common synonym for "illuminate", meaning to provide light or clarify something. It is pronounced /ɪˈluːm/, with the stress on the second syllable. The "i" is pronounced as in "sit", the "l" is a clear lateral sound, and the "oo" is pronounced as in "moon". The final "e" is silent, but it is necessary for indicating that the "u" is pronounced as a long "u" sound rather than as a schwa.

ILLUME Meaning and Definition

  1. Illume is a verb that refers to the act of illuminating, enlightening, or brightening something. Derived from the Latin word "illuminare," which means "to light up," illume is often used to describe the process of lighting or brightening up a space or an object.

    In its literal sense, illume can signify the act of lighting up an area or room by providing artificial or natural light. For example, one might illume a dark room by turning on the lights or opening the curtains to allow sunlight to enter. This concept can also be extended metaphorically to describe the process of bringing light, clarity, or understanding to a subject or situation. In this sense, it implies the act of shedding light on something hidden or making something perceptible.

    Furthermore, illume can connote the emission or radiance of light, suggesting the creation of an illuminated or brightened state. It can be associated with the idea of brilliance or luminosity. For instance, a lighting designer may use various techniques to illume a stage, creating an immersive and visually captivating experience for the audience.

    Overall, illume is a versatile verb, often used in both literal and figurative contexts to express the act of illuminating, enlightening, or brightening up either a physical space or a concept.

Common Misspellings for ILLUME

  • ullume
  • jllume
  • kllume
  • ollume
  • 9llume
  • 8llume
  • iklume
  • iplume
  • iolume
  • ilkume
  • ilpume
  • iloume
  • illyme
  • illhme
  • illjme
  • illime
  • ill8me
  • ill7me
  • illune

Etymology of ILLUME

The word illume is derived from the Latin word illuminare, which is a combination of the prefix il-, meaning in or into, and the root word luminare, meaning to light up or to shine. Over time, illuminare evolved into illumine in Middle English, and eventually, illume became the modernized version of the word. Illume and its variations have the primary meaning of to illuminate or to light up.

Similar spelling words for ILLUME

Conjugate verb Illume

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have illumed
you would have illumed
he/she/it would have illumed
we would have illumed
they would have illumed
I would have illume
you would have illume
he/she/it would have illume
we would have illume
they would have illume

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been illuming
you would have been illuming
he/she/it would have been illuming
we would have been illuming
they would have been illuming

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would illume
you would illume
he/she/it would illume
we would illume
they would illume

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be illuming
you would be illuming
he/she/it would be illuming
we would be illuming
they would be illuming

FUTURE

I will illume
you will illume
he/she/it will illume
we will illume
they will illume

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be illuming
you will be illuming
he/she/it will be illuming
we will be illuming
they will be illuming

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have illumed
you will have illumed
he/she/it will have illumed
we will have illumed
they will have illumed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been illuming
you will have been illuming
he/she/it will have been illuming
we will have been illuming
they will have been illuming

IMPERATIVE

you illume
we let´s illume

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to illume

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was illuming
you were illuming
he/she/it was illuming
we were illuming
they were illuming

PAST PARTICIPLE

illumed

PAST PERFECT

I had illumed
you had illumed
he/she/it had illumed
we had illumed
they had illumed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been illuming
you had been illuming
he/she/it had been illuming
we had been illuming
they had been illuming

PRESENT

I illume
you illume
he/she/it illumes
we illume
they illume

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am illuming
you are illuming
he/she/it is illuming
we are illuming
they are illuming

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

illuming

PRESENT PERFECT

I have illumed
you have illumed
he/she/it has illumed
we have illumed
they have illumed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been illuming
you have been illuming
he/she/it has been illuming
we have been illuming
they have been illuming

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it illume

SIMPLE PAST

I illumed
you illumed
he/she/it illumed
we illumed
they illumed

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