Illustrate: meaning, definitions and examples

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illustrate

 

[ หˆษชlษ™streษชt ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

drawing

To provide a visual representation or explanation of something using pictures, diagrams, or other visual aids.

Synonyms

demonstrate, depict, represent, show.

Examples of usage

  • Illustrate your ideas with some sketches.
  • The book is beautifully illustrated with colorful drawings.
  • She used a map to illustrate her journey.
Context #2 | Verb

clarify

To make something clear or easier to understand by providing examples or explanations.

Synonyms

clarify, demonstrate, elucidate, explain.

Examples of usage

  • Can you illustrate your point with a real-life example?
  • The teacher used a story to illustrate the concept of friendship.
Context #3 | Noun

publishing

A picture or drawing used to decorate or explain a text.

Synonyms

drawing, image, picture, sketch.

Examples of usage

  • The magazine cover features an eye-catching illustration.
  • The book includes several illustrations of the main characters.

Translations

Translations of the word "illustrate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ilustrar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเคคเฅเคฐเคฃ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช illustrieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengilustrasikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะปัŽัั‚ั€ัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ilustrowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ›ณ่งฃใ™ใ‚‹ (ใšใ‹ใ„ใ™ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท illustrer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ilustrar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tasvir etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฝํ™”๋ฅผ ๋„ฃ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุตูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ilustrovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ilustrovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ’ๅ›พ (chฤtรบ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ilustrirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ myndskreyta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะปะปัŽัั‚ั€ะฐั†ะธัะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒšแƒฃแƒกแƒขแƒ แƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ illรผstrasiya etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ilustrar

Etymology

The word 'illustrate' comes from the Latin word 'illustrare', which means 'to make bright' or 'light up'. It first appeared in English in the late 16th century. The use of illustrations has been a common practice throughout history to enhance understanding and provide visual appeal to written works. In the digital age, illustrations continue to play a significant role in various fields such as publishing, advertising, and education.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,648, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.