illustrate

Meaning

1. (figuratively) To clarify something by giving, or serving as, an example or a comparison.
2. To provide a book or other publication with pictures, diagrams or other explanatory or decorative features.
3. (obsolete) To shed light upon.
4. (obsolete) To give renown or honour to; to make illustrious.

Synonyms

explain

exemplify

elucidate

interpret

show

describe

demonstrate

clarify

draw

picture

depict

instance

illuminate

compare

give an example

represent

portray

embellish

diagram

prove

justify

sketch

paint

light

liken

limn

manifest

mimic

mock

nomogram

nomograph

objectify

personify

profession

profile

qualify

quote

reason

refer

reveal

scheme

shoot

show up

typify

understand

visualise

visualize

speak figuratively

use a simile

give an example of

Translations

illustrer

illustrare

ilustrar

illustrieren

ilustrar

illustreren

il·lustrar

veranschaulichen

διευκρινίζω

bebildern

επεξηγώ

veraanschouwelijken

spiegare

verluchten

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɪl.jʊˌstɹeɪt/

Etymology

Back-formation from illustration.