The Collaborative International Dictionary
Luminate \Lu"mi*nate\, v. t. [L. luminatus, p. p. of luminare to illumine, fr. lumen light. See Limn.] To illuminate. [Obs.]
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1620s (now obsolete), from Latin luminatus, past participle of luminare (see luminary). Related: Luminated; luminating.
Wiktionary
vb. (context obsolete English) To illuminate.
Wikipedia
Luminate is a contemporary Christian music band from Tyler, Texas. The band members are Samuel Hancock on vocals, Cody Clark on guitar, Dustin DeLong on keys and vocals, Dusty Jakubik on bass, and Aaron Matthew on drums. The band released their debut studio album under the Sparrow Records label on January 25, 2011 called Come Home. The album Come Home was nominated for the Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year at the 43rd GMA Dove Awards. The bands' second album is Welcome to Daylight, which was released under the Sparrow label on August 28, 2012, and has seen chart success. The first single from the album " Banner of Love" has seen success on the charts, as well, and was released on July 24, 2012.
Usage examples of "luminate".
The firm of Topman and Gusher, having luminated the great Kidd Discovery Company, had got it fairly on its feet in that mart of the money-changers.