Meaning of the word illustrate in English

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illustrate

US /ˈɪl.ə.streɪt/

UK /ˈɪl.ə.streɪt/

to explain or make clear by using examples, charts, pictures, etc.

Example:

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The speaker used a diagram to illustrate his point.

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Let me give you an example to illustrate what I mean.

Synonym:

explain clarify demonstrate show exemplify

to provide (a book, newspaper, etc.) with pictures

Example:

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The artist was hired to illustrate the children's book.

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Many classic novels are now available with beautiful new illustrations.

Synonym:

decorate adorn embellish picture depict

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illustration illustrator