enlighten-v; 2 Senses

Sense Number 1: cause to understand; make clear

Commentary: Syntax Is: NP1 ENLIGHTEN NP2

Examples:
He enlightened minds with his presentation at the TED conference
last week.
He enlightened the question of influence of wind-tunnel type and dimensions.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: enlighten.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 3

Sense Number 2: give spiritual insight to

Commentary: Syntax Is: NP1 ENLIGHTEN NP2[experiencer]

Examples:
The priest enlightened them.
He was enlightened or had attained enlightenment.

Mappings:
VerbNet: amuse-31.1
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: enlighten.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2