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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
illustrates, illustrating, illustrated |
| definition 1: |
When you illustrate something, you make it more clear or easier to understand by giving examples or a picture.
The teacher used many examples to illustrate the idea she wanted to teach.- synonyms:
- demonstrate
- similar words:
- exhibit, explain, illuminate, present, represent, show
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| definition 2: |
When someone illustrates a book, they draw or paint pictures to go along with the writing in the book.
The artist illustrated the book with beautiful drawings.- similar words:
- depict, draw, illuminate, represent, sketch
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| related words: |
picture |
| derivation: |
illustrated (adj.) |
Illustrate comes from a Latin word that means "light up." The words "luster" and "lustrous" come from related Latin words.
Word Builder: illustrate +
- illustrated:
having pictures.