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We learned about illustrate in class today.
What does Illustrate mean?
Illustrate means to show an idea with pictures or examples.
Dictionary definition
To explain or show an idea using drawings, pictures, or clear examples.
Example sentences
Illustrate in a sentence
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The project used illustrate to share a clear idea.
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Using illustrate carefully helped the group express its message better.
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What does illustrate mean?
Illustrate means to show an idea with pictures or examples.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to illustrate?
show is close in meaning to illustrate in many contexts.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses illustrate correctly?
The correct sentence uses illustrate with its meaning.
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Illustrate
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WordIllustrate.
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MeaningIllustrate means to show an idea with pictures or examples.
ExampleExample: We learned about illustrate in class today.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- il · uh · strayt
- Strongest beat
- il
- Ending
- strayt
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on il.
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Word family
Illustrate word family
Base word
illustrate
verb
illustrate
To explain or show an idea with pictures or examples.
verb
illustrated
Showed with pictures or examples.
noun
illustration
A picture or example that explains an idea.
noun
illustrator
A person who creates illustrations.
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Hint for students
Illustrate means to show an idea with pictures or examples.
Common mix-up
Illustrate is not the same as confuse. Illustrate means illustrate means to show an idea with pictures or examples.
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Read this model sentence: The project used illustrate to share a clear idea. Clue words: idea, project, used. Underline clue words that show why illustrate fits instead of confuse. Now write one new sentence that shows illustrate without using the word illustrate. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show illustrate?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The project used illustrate to share a clear idea." Why does illustrate fit better than confuse?
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