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.
Webster's New World
To furnish (books, etc.) with explanatory or decorative drawings, designs, or pictures.
Webster's New World
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

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