Simple meaning
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
easy
We learned about illustrate in class today.
medium
The project used illustrate to share a clear idea.
hard
Using illustrate carefully helped the group express its message better.
Synonyms
Words like Illustrate
showMake something clear to others.
depictRepresent through image or description.
Antonyms
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Word family
Illustrate word family
Base word
illustrate
noun
illustration
A drawing or visual example.
verb
illustrated
Shown with visuals in the past.
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What does illustrate mean?
illustrate means illustrate means to show an idea with pictures or examples.
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