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What Does Illustrate Mean?

Verb

  • To show or explain something by using pictures or examples.
  • To make something clear by providing details or drawings.
  • To decorate a book or story with pictures.

Illustrate — Full Explanation

To illustrate means to show something with pictures or drawings. It's like when you draw a picture to help tell a story.

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Illustrate Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
व्याख्या करना

vyakhya karna

चित्रित करना

chitrit karna

चित्र बनाना

chitra banana

kannada
ವಿವರಣೆ (VivaraNe)

VivaraNe

ಚಿತ್ರಣ (Chitran)

Chitran

ಚಿತ್ರ (Chitra)

Chitra

bengali
বর্ণনা করা

bornona kora

ছবি আঁকা

chhobi aka

চিত্রিত করা

chitrito kora

spanish
ilustrar

ee-loos-trar

pintar

peen-tar

dibujar

dee-boo-har

Frequently Asked Questions About Illustrate

What does 'illustrate' mean?
To illustrate means to show or explain something by using pictures, drawings, or examples.
How do you pronounce 'illustrate'?
You pronounce 'illustrate' like this: il-luh-strate.
What is the origin of the word 'illustrate'?
The word 'illustrate' comes from the Latin word 'illustrare', which means to light up or make clear.
What is the meaning of 'illustrate' in Spanish?
The word 'illustrate' in Spanish is 'ilustrar' (ilustrar).