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Definition illustrate in American English

illustrate verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈɪləˌstreɪt/
1

to show what something is like, or to show that something is true

Example

The following examples illustrate our approach to customer service.

Example

The case of Mrs. King illustrates the importance of consulting your doctor.

Example

Miriam quoted three case studies to illustrate her point.

Synonyms and related words
describe define illustrate
1.1

to show something by using pictures, diagrams, lists of numbers, etc.

Example

The process is illustrated in Figure 4.6.

Synonyms and related words
describe define illustrate
2

to draw the pictures in a book, or to put pictures in a book

Example

She has illustrated several children's books.

Example

The cookbook is beautifully illustrated with color photographs.

Synonyms and related words
draw paint sketch
2.1

to use pictures in a talk, document, etc.

Example

an illustrated talk on her travels in India

Synonyms and related words
explain define put across
Definition illustrate in American English