illustrate (/ˈɪləstreɪt/)
verb · Advanced · Common Verbs
🔊 /ˈɪləstreɪt/
Meaning
Meaning: explain with examples
To explain or make something clear by using examples or pictures.
Examples
🗣 The teacher used a simple story to illustrate how kindness can change a community.
Etymology
From Latin ‘illustrare’ (to light up), from ‘in-‘ and ‘lustrare’.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in writing and teaching, and for adding pictures to books.
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Tags: communication, teaching