illustrate
/ˈɪləstreɪt/
il · lus · trate
ˈɪl · ə · streɪt
English Definition
v. to explain or make something clear by using examples or pictures
Significado en Español
ilustrar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
minh họa, giải thích
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “illustrate”:
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A
demonstrate
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B
confuse
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C
obscure
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D
conceal
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A — demonstrate.
“illustrate” means v. to explain or make something clear by using examples or pictures
Common questions about “illustrate”
What does “illustrate” mean?
illustrate — v. to explain or make something clear by using examples or pictures. In Chinese: 说明，阐明.
How do you pronounce “illustrate”?
illustrate is pronounced /ˈɪləstreɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: il · lus · trate.
Is “illustrate” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. illustrate appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
