il·lus·trate
Pronounced:
/ˈɪləˌstreɪt/
Function:
verbInflected forms:
il·lus·trates; il·lus·trat·ed; il·lus·trat·ingMeaning:
[+ obj] 1 : to give examples in order to make (something) easier to understand ▪ He illustrated his lecture with stories of his own experiences in the field. ▪ Please give a few examples to illustrate your point.
2 : to be proof or evidence of (something) ▪ These recent events illustrate [=show, demonstrate] the need for change in the country. ▪ The results illustrate how important it is to wear your seatbelt.
3 : to explain or decorate a story, book, etc., with pictures ▪ The students will write and illustrate their own stories. —often used as (be) illustrated ▪ The book is illustrated with many diagrams and charts.
2 : to be proof or evidence of (something) ▪ These recent events illustrate [=show, demonstrate] the need for change in the country. ▪ The results illustrate how important it is to wear your seatbelt.
3 : to explain or decorate a story, book, etc., with pictures ▪ The students will write and illustrate their own stories. —often used as (be) illustrated ▪ The book is illustrated with many diagrams and charts.
—il·lus·tra·tor /ˈɪləˌstreɪtɚ/ noun plural il·lus·tra·tors [count] ▪ an illustrator of children's books
/ˈɪləˌstreɪtɚ/ noun plural il·lus·tra·tors [count] ▪ an illustrator of children's books