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Meaning of see the light | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

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

Equivalents

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.

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