Illustrate
Verb
UK
/ˈɪl.ə.streɪt/
US
/ˈɪl.ə.streɪt/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
To explain something by using pictures or examples.
Example
"The teacher illustrated her lesson with pictures."
"The artist illustrated the story so children could understand it easily."
"He illustrated his speech with examples that made everyone understand the topic better."
Explanation
To illustrate means to explain something more clearly by using examples or pictures. It can mean to draw pictures for a book, like she illustrated a storybook for children, or to give examples to explain an idea, like he illustrated his point with a real-life story. Teachers, writers, and artists often illustrate to help others understand better. It connects words and visuals to make ideas clear and interesting.