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The illustrator drew a bee for the story.
What does Illustrator mean?
An illustrator is a person who draws pictures for text.
Dictionary definition
A person who creates pictures for books, stories, articles, or other materials.
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A good illustrator helps readers picture the scene.
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In children's books, the illustrator's art can support the meaning of the words.
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What does illustrator mean?
An illustrator makes pictures for books or other materials.
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Which word is closest in meaning to illustrator?
An illustrator is a type of artist.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses illustrator correctly?
An illustrator creates pictures, often for books.
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Illustrator
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WordIllustrator.
Partnoun.
MeaningIllustrator means An illustrator is a person who draws pictures for text.
ExampleExample: The illustrator drew a bee for the story.
Word breakdown
4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- il · uh · stray · ter
- Strongest beat
- il
- Ending
- ter
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on il.
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Synonyms
Words like Illustrator
Antonyms
Opposite words
readerA reader looks at the book rather than creating its pictures.
writerA writer creates the words, not usually the pictures.
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Word family
Illustrator word family
Base word
illustrator
noun
illustrator
Base form.
noun
illustrators
More than one illustrator.
verb
illustrate
To show an idea with pictures or examples.
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