Synonyms for

Illustrates

Verb / ˈɪlʌˌstreɪts / Another word for illustrates — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To make clear or explain something by using pictures, examples, or comparisons.

Synonyms & similar words

illustrate exemplify instance demonstrates exemplifies shows displays exhibits represents depicts portrays clarifies explains elucidates illuminates delineates expounds defines describes characterizes typifies embody manifest

Synonyms by register

Formal

demonstrates exemplifies depicts elucidates

Informal

shows explains makes clear points out

Literary

adumbrates delineates portrays

Antonyms

obscures confuses hides conceals vitiates muddles

Common collocations

  • illustrates the point
  • illustrates the concept
  • illustrates the problem
  • illustrates the importance
  • illustrates the difference
  • illustrates the process
  • illustrates the meaning

Word family

noun illustration
verb illustrate
adjective illustrative
adverb illustratively

Usage note

This verb is commonly used to explain or make something clearer, often with the help of examples or visuals. It implies a process of clarification rather than mere presentation.

Example sentences

  1. The artist illustrates the book with beautiful drawings.
  2. The chart illustrates how much money we saved.
  3. The map illustrates the route we need to take.
  4. The photograph illustrates the article perfectly.
  5. The teacher illustrates the concept with a hands-on experiment.

Quotes

  • A picture is worth a thousand words, but an illustration is worth a million emotions.
  • An illustration is a visual explanation of a text.
  • Illustration is the most democratic of the arts.

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