verb · neutral

illustrate

/ˈɪləstreɪt/IL·lus·trate

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to show or explain something clearly, often by giving examples or pictures

Examples

The lecturer illustrated the theory with several real-life examples.

The graph illustrates the rapid increase in urban population.

This case study will illustrate the practical implications of the policy.

Band 8 sentence

The diagram clearly illustrates the causal link between urban planning decisions and traffic congestion.

Collocations

  • illustrate with
  • clearly illustrate
  • illustrative example

Word family

illustration nounillustrative adj

Common mistakes

The author illustrates about the trend in the chapter.The author illustrates the trend in the chapter.

This example demonstrate the point.This example illustrates the point.

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Synonyms

demonstrate

Easily confused

demonstrate

The experiment demonstrates a clear relationship between exercise and improved mood.

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