illustrates
Pronunciation: [ˈɪləˌstreɪts]
Word
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.
Example
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.
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He didn’t illustrate the book; instead, he focused just on writing.
Example
Do you know who illustrates the new comic series?
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