Meaning of see the light | Babel Free
Definitions
- To undergo a spiritual conversion.
- To gain an understanding of something previously not understood, especially in a sudden insight.
- To come into the world or to public notice.
Equivalents
العربية
ارعوى
Ελληνικά
βλέπω το φως
Français
voir le jour
Italiano
vedere la luce
Nederlands
het licht zien
Português
compreender
entender
sair à luz
ter uma inspiração
ter uma realização
vir à luz
vir ao mundo
Türkçe
ayılmak
Examples
“Once I was lost in darkness, but now I have⟳ seen the light⟳.”
“I wandered so aimless, life filled with sin I wouldn't let⟳ my Dear Saviour in Then Jesus came like⟳ a stranger in the night Praise⟳ the Lord. I saw⟳ the light⟳.”
“Finally, near the end⟳ of the meeting, John saw⟳ the light⟳ and withdrew his objections.”
“Never had his book seen the light⟳ …until now.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
See also
Know this word better than we do? Language is a living thing — help us keep it growing. Collaborate with Babel Free