What does illustrate mean in English? Meaning of illustrate definition and abbreviation with examples.
Meaning of "illustrate": clarify by giving an example of
Verb
Meaning: clarify by giving an example ofSynonyms: exemplify
illustrate
instanceHypernyms: dilate
elaborate
enlarge
expand
expatiate
exposit
expound
flesh out
lucubrateMeaning of "illustrate": depict with an illustration
Verb
Meaning: depict with an illustrationSynonyms: illustrateHypernyms: depict
picture
render
showMeaning of "illustrate": supply with illustrations
Verb
Meaning: supply with illustrationsExample: illustrate a book with drawingsSynonyms: illustrateHypernyms: adorn
beautify
decorate
embellish
grace
ornamentAdjective: (obsolete) To shed light upon; to illuminate. Were the Moon smooth, as a looking glass, a very small part would be seen by any particular eye to be illustrated by the Sun. Chapman Here, when the moon illustrates all the sky.Were the Moon smooth, as a looking glass, a very small part would be seen by any particular eye to be illustrated by the Sun.Chapman Here, when the moon illustrates all the sky.To clarify something by giving, or serving as, an example or a comparison. Milton To prove him, and illustrate his high worth. 2012 September 7, Phil McNulty, “Moldova 0-5 England”, BBC Sport: England were graphically illustrating the huge gulf in class between the sides and it was no surprise when Lampard added the second just before the half hour. Steven Gerrard found his Liverpool team-mate Glen Johnson and Lampard arrived in the area with perfect timing to glide a header beyond Namasco. We illustrate our definitions by including quotations or simple examples.Milton To prove him, and illustrate his high worth.2012 September 7, Phil McNulty, “Moldova 0-5 England”, BBC Sport: England were graphically illustrating the huge gulf in class between the sides and it was no surprise when Lampard added the second just before the half hour. Steven Gerrard found his Liverpool team-mate Glen Johnson and Lampard arrived in the area with perfect timing to glide a header beyond Namasco.We illustrate our definitions by including quotations or simple examples.To provide a book or other publication with pictures, diagrams or other explanatory or decorative features. The economics textbook was illustrated with many graphs.The economics textbook was illustrated with many graphs.(obsolete) To give renown or honour to; to make illustrious; to glorify. Milton Matter to me of glory, whom their hate / Illustrates.Milton Matter to me of glory, whom their hate / Illustrates.Synonyms:
exhibit, represent, illuminate, typify, mirror, portray, depict, explain, mark, emphasize, expose, clarify, highlight, interpret, delineate, reveal, manifest, personify, epitomize, embody, lay out, symbolize, spotlight, expound, picture, show, imitate, elucidate, clear, evidence, instance, evince, vivify, proclaim, disclose, clear up, get across, get over, limelight, show and tell, point up, allegorize, bring home, draw a picture, emblematize, make clear, make plain, ostend, portray, represent, depict, illuminate, delineate, paint, adorn, picture, sketch, ornament, limn, embellish,
Antonyms:
conceal, hide, obscure, complicate, cover, confuse, save, hide, obscure,
