Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To make something clear or easier to understand by providing examples, pictures, or diagrams.
Illustrate
/ˈɪləstreɪt/Synonyms:
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This word has no antonymsExamples:
Let me illustrate from the workshops.He used anecdotes to illustrate his points effectively.The diagram helps illustrate the process discussed earlier.
Etymology:
Middle English: from Latin illustrat-, made bright, from the verb illu-strare, from illuminated, from in- (into) + lustrare (to make bright).
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