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Meaning of illustrate

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

illustrate

Pronunciation:/ɪ.ˈlʌs.tɹeɪt/

verb

Definitions

  1. To shed light upon.

    Synonyms:illuminate
  2. To clarify something by giving, or serving as, an example or a comparison.

    Example: We illustrate our definitions by including quotations or simple examples.

  3. To provide a book or other publication with pictures, diagrams or other explanatory or decorative features.

    Example: The economics textbook was illustrated with many graphs.

  4. To give renown or honour to; to make illustrious.

    Synonyms:glorify