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Illustrate

Definition

(verb) To explain or show something clearly

Examples

She used a chart to illustrate how quickly we could get our work done.
  • That old map doesn't illustrate the route anymore.

  • Can you illustrate it with a quick sketch?

  • The numbers from March illustrate why the shop closed early.

  • At dinner, Maya illustrated her point with the same photo from Lisbon.

Related words

Other English words at this level include Conundrum, Zenith, Ephemeral, Mellifluous, and Quintessential. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.

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