Illustrates Meaning in English

word · lemma: illustrate

US

ˈɪɫəˌstɹeɪts

IH-luh-STRAYTS

UK

ˈɪləstɹˌeɪts

IH-luh-strayts

Definition

To show or explain something more clearly by giving an example, picture, or story.

Usage & Nuances

Often used in both academic/formal writing and teaching. Common with words like 'diagram', 'example', or 'story'. Can refer to making something clearer by showing or explaining, not just adding pictures.

• Spanish: ilustra
• Portuguese (BR): ilustra
• Portuguese (PT): ilustra
• Chinese (Simplified): 说明 - 举例说明 - 插图
• Chinese (Traditional): 說明 - 舉例說明 - 插圖
• Hindi: व्याख्या करता है - उदाहरण देता है
• Arabic: يشرح - يوضّح - يبيّن
• Bengali: ব্যাখ্যা করে - উদাহরণ দেয়
• Russian: иллюстрирует - показывает (наглядно)
• Japanese: 説明する - 例示する - 図解する
• Vietnamese: minh họa - làm rõ
• Korean: 설명하다 - 예시하다 - 보여주다
• Turkish: açıklamak - örneklemek - göstermek
• Urdu: واضح کرتا ہے - مثال دیتا ہے
• Indonesian: mengilustrasikan - menjelaskan - memperjelas

Example Sentences

This picture illustrates how plants grow.

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The teacher illustrates the rule with an example.

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This chart illustrates the results.

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The story really illustrates why honesty is important.

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Her experience perfectly illustrates the challenges new immigrants face.

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This example illustrates my point better than any statistics could.

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