Illustrate Definition

ĭlə-strāt, ĭ-lŭstrāt
illustrated, illustrates, illustrating
verb
illustrated, illustrates, illustrating
To make clear; explain.
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To offer an example for clarification.
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To make clear or easily understood by examples, comparisons, etc.; exemplify.
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To furnish (books, etc.) with explanatory or decorative drawings, designs, or pictures.
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To explain or decorate.
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Origin of Illustrate

  • Latin illūstrāre illūstrāt- in- in in–2 lūstrāre to make bright leuk- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Illustrate Sentence Examples

  • Let me illustrate this one from my own life.

  • A single example will be sufficient to illustrate this.

  • Though cases like these are not really how the science will be used, they illustrate the principle.

  • She is known to us chiefly through two myths, both symbolizing the change of seasons, but intended also to illustrate certain doctrines developed in the temple-schools of Babylonia.

  • A few instances will illustrate Ritschl's positive systematic theology.

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Words Starting With

IILILL

Words Ending With

ETEATE

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Words Starting With I and Ending With E

Starts With I & Ends With EStarts With IL & Ends With EStarts With I & Ends With TE

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10 Letter Words10 Letter Words Starting With I10 Letter Words Ending With E