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illustrates

Pronunciation: [ˈɪləˌstreɪts]

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Learn how to use illustrates in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “explanation”

(verb) to show or make something clear by providing examples or pictures. It helps people understand an idea better when you can see it or have a good example.

Example

The teacher illustrates the concept of gravity using a falling apple.

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The instructions did not illustrate how to use the machine, making it confusing.

Example

Can you illustrate your point with a story or example?

Context: “art”

(verb) to create pictures for a book, story, or other projects. An illustrator draws images to help tell a story or explain something.

Example

She illustrates children's books that are filled with colorful drawings.

Example

He didn’t illustrate the book; instead, he focused just on writing.

Example

Do you know who illustrates the new comic series?

How to pronounce illustrates

Pronunciation: [ˈɪləˌstreɪts]

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