English verb: see the light | |||
1. | see the light (change) change for the better | ||
Samples | The lazy student promised to reform. The habitual cheater finally saw the light. | ||
Synonyms | reform, straighten out | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s. Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | ameliorate, better, improve, meliorate | ||
Verb group | reclaim, rectify, reform, regenerate | ||