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illustrate
[ il-uh-streyt, ih-luhs-treyt ]
verb (used with object)
- to furnish (a book, magazine, etc.) with drawings, pictures, or other artwork intended for explanation, elucidation, or adornment.
- to make clear or intelligible, as by examples or analogies; exemplify.
- Archaic. to enlighten.
verb (used without object)
- to clarify one's words, writings, etc., with examples:
To prevent misunderstandings, let me illustrate.
illustrate
/ ˈɪləˌstreɪt /
verb
- to clarify or explain by use of examples, analogy, etc
- tr to be an example or demonstration of
- tr to explain or decorate (a book, text, etc) with pictures
- tr an archaic word for enlighten
Derived Forms
- ˈillusˌtratable, adjective
- ˈillusˌtrative, adjective
- ˈillusˌtratively, adverb
- ˈillusˌtrator, noun
Other Words From
- illus·trata·ble adjective
- over·illus·trate verb (used with object) overillustrated overillustrating
- pre·illus·trate verb (used with object) preillustrated preillustrating
- re·illus·trate verb (used with object) reillustrated reillustrating
- super·illus·trate verb (used with object) superillustrated superillustrating
Word History and Origins
Origin of illustrate1
Word History and Origins
Origin of illustrate1
Example Sentences
The MoJ spokesperson said the figures illustrated "the scale of the prison crisis the new Government inherited."
He says Robins leaving has once again illustrated the contrasting emotions being a fan and a journalist often present.
At the very tippy top of pointless reasons men voted for a fascist, the outrage over women who have blue hair and tattoos beautifully illustrates how broken their brains are.
Perhaps nothing better illustrated the Bruins’ offseason makeover than the mainstay from a year ago being relegated to a bit player as part of this new ensemble cast.
Look, I don't think anything illustrates the lag time, just how far behind the established news media has been in what they're dealing with than this, and it's personal.
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