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- [il-uh-streyt, ih-luhs-treyt]
- /ˈɪl əˌstreɪt, ɪˈlʌs treɪt/
- /ˈɪləstreɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [il-uh-streyt, ih-luhs-treyt]
- /ˈɪl əˌstreɪt, ɪˈlʌs treɪt/
Definitions of illustrate word
- verb with object illustrate to furnish (a book, magazine, etc.) with drawings, pictures, or other artwork intended for explanation, elucidation, or adornment. 1
- verb with object illustrate to make clear or intelligible, as by examples or analogies; exemplify. 1
- verb with object illustrate Archaic. to enlighten. 1
- verb without object illustrate to clarify one's words, writings, etc., with examples: To prevent misunderstandings, let me illustrate. 1
- noun illustrate Provide (a book, newspaper, etc.) with pictures. 1
- transitive verb illustrate depict 1
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Origin of illustrate
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Latin illustrātus past participle of illustrāre to illuminate, make clear, give glory to. See il-1, luster1, -ate1
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Parts of speech for Illustrate
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illustrate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for illustrate
verb illustrate
- represent — to present again or anew.
- illuminate — to make lucid or clear; throw light on (a subject).
- typify — to serve as a typical example of; exemplify.
- mirror — any reflecting surface, as the surface of calm water under certain lighting conditions.
- portray — to make a likeness of by drawing, painting, carving, or the like.
Antonyms for illustrate
verb illustrate
- conceal — If you conceal something, you cover it or hide it carefully.
- hide — Informal. to administer a beating to; thrash.
- obscure — (of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain: an obscure sentence in the contract.
- complicate — To complicate something means to make it more difficult to understand or deal with.
- cover — If you cover something, you place something else over it in order to protect it, hide it, or close it.
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