Meaning of the word "shed light on" in English

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shed light on

US /ʃɛd laɪt ɑn/
UK /ʃɛd laɪt ɑn/
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Idiom

1.

to help to explain something by providing new or clearer information

Example:
The new evidence helped to shed light on the mysterious disappearance.
The research aims to shed light on the causes of climate change.
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