illustrate

Meanings

• verb

  Make (something) clearer to understand by providing examples or explanations.

  - "The teacher illustrated the concept of photosynthesis with the help of diagrams and animations."
  - "The author's use of vivid descriptions helped to illustrate the mood of the scene."

• verb

  Provide an example or explanation of (something) in order to make it clearer.

  - "The salesman illustrated how the product worked by demonstrating its features."
  - "The artist illustrated her vision by painting a scene from nature."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪ.ˈlʌs.tɹeɪt/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=813732"

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Synonyms

glorify , illuminate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with illustrate
illustrate , meditate , animate , contemplate

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Variants

List of all variants of illustrate that leads to same result
illustrate , illustrated , illustrates , illustrating , illustrator , illustrators

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French 'illustrer' meaning 'to explain, make clear, adorn'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'illustration' comes from the Latin word 'illustrare', which means 'to light up or make clear'.

2. The first known use of the term 'illustration' in English was in the 15th century.

3. The term 'illustrated manuscript' refers to a manuscript that contains drawings, paintings, or other decorations.

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Related Concepts

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1. Explain: To make clear or make obvious the meaning or nature of (something) by providing information or examples.

2. Demonstrate: To show the operation or use of (something) by giving an example or by doing it oneself.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Illustration has played a significant role in various aspects of human culture, including art, literature, education, and advertising.

How to Memorize "illustrate"

1. visualize
   

   - To remember the meaning of 'illustrate', visualize the act of making something clearer by providing examples or explanations.

2. associate
   

   - To help memorize 'illustrate', associate it with the idea of making something clear or understandable.

3. mnemonics
   

   - A mnemonic for 'illustrate' could be 'I Like To Make Understanding Simple And Realistic Through Examples'.

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