illustrate

The word “illustrate” has 3 syllables: il-lus-trate.

It's pronounced as /ˈɪləˌstreɪt/.

What is synonym and antonym for illustrate?

In the thesaurus, “illustrate” has 27 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for illustrate along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for illustrate

To shed light upon.
To clarify something by giving, or serving as, an example or a comparison.
To provide a book or other publication with pictures, diagrams or other explanatory or decorative features.
To give renown or honour to; to make illustrious.

The diagrams in the textbook help illustrate complex scientific concepts for students.
To illustrate her point, she used a poignant anecdote from her own life.
The artist was commissioned to illustrate a children's book with colorful and imaginative drawings.
Statistical charts and graphs are often used to illustrate trends and patterns in data analysis.
The documentary used real-life examples to illustrate the devastating effects of climate change on ecosystems.

On this page you'll find 37 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to illustrate, such as: adorn, blur, clarify, complicate, conceal, confuse, cover.

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