illustrate
🇺🇸
/ˈɪləstreɪt/
🇬🇧
/ˈɪləstreɪt/
verb
B2
to add pictures or drawings to a book or text
The author used colorful images to illustrate the story.
B2
to explain something clearly with examples or visuals
The teacher used a diagram to illustrate how the machine works.
R
to show or prove that something is true
This case will illustrate the importance of careful planning.
translation
to add pictures or drawings to a book or text; to explain something clearly with examples or visuals; to show or prove that something is true
Word Forms
3rd Present
illustrates
Past
illustrated
Perfect
illustrated
Progressive
illustrating