Verb

1. To undergo a spiritual conversion.

   Once I was lost in darkness, but now I have seen the light.

   • 1948, Hank Williams, I Saw the Light, from Randal Myler, Hank Williams, Mark Harelik, Hank Williams: The Music and Legend of Hank Williams, page 59

     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.

2. To gain an understanding of something previously not understood, especially in a sudden insight.

   Finally, near the end of the meeting, John saw the light and withdrew his objections.