illustrates

The word “illustrates” has 3 syllables: il-lus-trates

It's pronounced as /ˈɪləˌstreɪts/


What is synonym and antonym for illustrates?

In the thesaurus, “illustrates” has 31 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for illustrates

  • adorn
  • clarifies
  • clarify
  • delineate
  • demonstrates
  • depict
  • embody
  • emphasize
  • epitomize
  • exemplifies
  • exhibit
  • explain
  • explains
  • expose
  • highlight
  • illuminate
  • illuminates
  • interpret
  • lay out
  • manifest
  • mark
  • mirror
  • paint
  • personify
  • point up
  • portray
  • represent
  • reveal
  • spotlight
  • symbolize
  • typify

Antonyms for illustrates

Meanings of illustrates

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

Example Sentences

  • The graph vividly illustrates the correlation between temperature and ice melting.
  • Her artwork beautifully illustrates the essence of nature.
  • The documentary illustrates the challenges faced by endangered species in their natural habitats.
  • The novel illustrates the complexities of human relationships in a modern society.
  • The experiment illustrates how different variables interact to produce varying outcomes.

On this page you'll find 41 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to illustrates, such as: adorn, blurs, clarifies, clarify, complicate, conceal, confuse.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

illuminates

  • brighten
  • clarifies
  • clarify
  • define
  • demonstrates
  • dramatize
  • educates
  • elucidate
  • emphasizes
  • explain
  • explains
  • features
  • flash
  • highlight
  • highlights
  • illumines
  • illustrate
  • illustrates
  • inspires
  • interprets
  • light up
  • lights
  • simplifies
  • spotlight
  • stresses

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