Adumbrate and Illuminate

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Adumbrate verb - To give a slight indication of beforehand.

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Illuminate is an antonym for adumbrate in foreshadow topic.

Nearby Words: adumbration, adumbrative, adumbrating

Illuminate verb - To supply with light.

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Adumbrate is an antonym for illuminate.

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