English Explanatory Dictionary

see the light

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To undergo a spiritual conversion.
  2. To gain an understanding of something previously not understood, especially in a sudden insight.
  3. To come into the world or to public notice.

Pronunciation

En-au-see the light.ogg

Word forms

see the light sees the light seeing the light saw the light seen the light

Synonyms

see the light of day

Related words

dawn on daylight the light of day error of one's ways
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