Definition of "illustrate"
Kid-friendly meaning of illustrate, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.
What does "illustrate" mean?
illustrate (verb) — to show what something means with pictures or examples.
Example sentences using "illustrate"
Grade K–2
I will illustrate my story.
Grade 3–5
Her drawings illustrate exactly what is happening in each part of the short poem.
Grade 6–8
A single good example can illustrate an abstract idea more clearly than three full paragraphs of careful definition ever will.
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