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   illustrate

   /ˈɪləstreɪt/

   verb

   • 1. provide (a book, newspaper, etc.) with pictures: "the guide is illustrated with full-colour photographs" Similar decorateadornornamentembellishaccompanyadd pictures/drawings/sketches toprovide artwork for
   • ▪ explain or make (something) clear by using examples, charts, pictures, etc.: "the results are illustrated in Figure 7" Similar explainelucidateclarifymake clearmake plaindemonstratepoint upshowbring homeemphasizeinterpretdescribesum upsummarizeglossinformal:get acrossget over
   • 2. serve as an example of: "the World Cup illustrated what high standards our players must achieve" Similar exemplifyshowdemonstratedisplayinstanceencapsulaterepresentrare:instantiate

   Word Origin early 16th century (in the sense ‘illuminate, shed light on’): from Latin illustrat- ‘lit up’, from the verb illustrare, from in- ‘upon’ + lustrare ‘illuminate’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishILLUSTRATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ILLUSTRATE definition: 1. to draw pictures for a book, magazine, etc.: 2. to show the meaning or truth of something more…. Learn more.

   • Illustrate

     ILLUSTRATE meaning: 1. to draw pictures for a book,...

   • Portuguese Translation

     ILLUSTRATE translate: ilustrar, exemplificar, ilustrar....

   • Traditional

     ILLUSTRATE translate: 圖畫, 給（書籍、雜誌等）畫插圖, 闡明, （尤指用例子）說明，闡明....

   • Simplified

     ILLUSTRATE translate: 图画, 给（书籍、杂志等）画插图, 阐明, （尤指用例子）说明，阐明....

   • Indonesian Translation

     illustrate translate: menggambari, menjelaskan. Learn more...

   • Vietnamese Translation

     ILLUSTRATE translate: minh họa, giải thích. Learn more in...

   • Stroke

     STROKE definition: 1. a sudden change in the blood supply to...

   • Illusory

     ILLUSORY definition: 1. not real and based on illusion: 2....

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › illustrateIllustrate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb illustrate, which means to provide with visual features, to make clear, or to show clearly. See how to use illustrate in a sentence and compare it with related words.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › illustrateILLUSTRATE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Illustrate definition: to furnish (a book, magazine, etc.) with drawings, pictures, or other artwork intended for explanation, elucidation, or adornment.. See examples of ILLUSTRATE used in a sentence.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › illustrateIllustrate - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   To illustrate is to make something more clear or visible. Children's books are illustrated with pictures. An example can illustrate an abstract idea. The word illustrate comes from the Latin illustrare 'to light up or enlighten.'.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › illustrateillustrate verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the verb illustrate, which means to use pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. to make something clearer or show that something is true. See examples, synonyms and related words.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishILLUSTRATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the verb illustrate, which means to show, explain, or decorate something with pictures or examples. Find synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and related words for illustrate.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › illustrateIllustrate - definition of illustrate by The Free Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the verb illustrate, which can mean to clarify, explain, or decorate with images. Find synonyms, antonyms, translations, and related words for illustrate.