Illustrate: meaning, definitions and examples

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illustrate

[ ˈɪləstreɪt ]

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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.

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 ilustrar

🇮🇳 चित्रण करना

🇩🇪 illustrieren

🇮🇩 mengilustrasikan

🇺🇦 ілюструвати

🇵🇱 ilustrować

🇯🇵 図解する (ずかいする)

🇫🇷 illustrer

🇪🇸 ilustrar

🇹🇷 tasvir etmek

🇰🇷 삽화를 넣다

🇸🇦 يصور

🇨🇿 ilustrovat

🇸🇰 ilustrovať

🇨🇳 插图 (chātú)

🇸🇮 ilustrirati

🇮🇸 myndskreyta

🇰🇿 иллюстрациялау

🇬🇪 ილუსტრირება

🇦🇿 illüstrasiya etmək

🇲🇽 ilustrar

Word origin

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.