ILLUSTRATES | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Illustrate

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

early 16th century (in the sense ‘illuminate, shed light on’): from Latin illustrat- ‘lit up’, from the verb illustrare, from in- ‘upon’ + lustrare ‘illuminate’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈɪləstreɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

provide (a book, newspaper, etc.) with pictures

Short Definition:

provide (book, newspaper, etc.) with pictures

Examples:
  • the guide is illustrated with full-colour photographs
Definition:

serve as an example of

Short Definition:

serve as example of

Examples:
  • the World Cup illustrated what high standards our players must achieve

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