Illume \Il*lume"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Illumed}; p. pr. & vb.
   n. {Illuming}.] [Cf. F. illuminer. See {Illuminate}.]
   To throw or spread light upon; to make light or bright; to
   illuminate; to illumine. --Shak.
   
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         The mountain's brow,
         Illumed with fluid gold.                 --Thomson.
   
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illume
     v : make lighter or brighter; "This lamp lightens the room a
         bit" [syn: {light}, {illumine}, {light up}, {illuminate}]