illustrating

Meanings

• Verb

  To make something clearer to understand by providing explanations or examples; to elucidate.

  - "The teacher illustrated complex mathematical concepts through real-life examples."
  - "The diagrams in the textbook help to illustrate the anatomy of the human body."

• Verb

  To represent or depict (something) in a picture, drawing, or other visual form.

  - "The artist illustrated famous scenes from literature."
  - "The children's book was beautifully illustrated with colorful pictures."

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Synonyms

glorify , illuminate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with illustrating
murmurs , performs , swarms , calms

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Variants

List of all variants of illustrating 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, illustrate, represent', from the Latin 'illustrare' meaning 'to light up, make clear, adorn, illustrate'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'illustration' comes from the Latin 'illustrare', meaning 'to light up'.

2. The first known illustrated book was the 'Bhagavad-Gita' from India, which dates back to around 320 CE.

3. The famous children's book 'Alice in Wonderland' by Lewis Carroll was first published with illustrations by Sir John Tenniel in 1865.

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Related Concepts

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1. Explanation: The process of making something clearer to understand, often through providing additional information or examples.

2. Visualization: The ability to create mental images or pictures from words, concepts, or data.

3. Graphic design: The art and practice of planning and projecting ideas and experiences with visual and textual content.

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Culture

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Illustrating has been used extensively in various forms of art, literature, and education to help explain complex concepts, engage audiences, and add visual appeal. It has been a crucial part of children's literature, educational materials, and even scientific research.

How to Memorize "illustrating"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the verb 'illustrate' as 'bringing light to something'. Visualize yourself providing explanations or examples to make a concept clearer.
   - Visualize a teacher drawing diagrams on a chalkboard to illustrate a mathematical concept.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'illustrate' with 'explain' or 'make clear'.
   - Create an association between the verb 'illustrate' and the action of providing examples or explanations.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Illustrate Ideas' to help remember the meaning of the word.
   - Create a mental image of a teacher illustrating concepts with colorful diagrams.

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