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AWL Sublist 3 · Academic Word
illustrate
/ˈɪləstreɪt/ Syllables: ˈil·lus·trate
English Illustration
Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
To explain or clarify something by using examples, diagrams, or evidence.
Synonyms
show
explain
exemplify
Antonyms
None available
Translations
illustrate in Arabic
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Arabic Meaning
يوضح، يبيّن
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Easy Explanation (Arabic)
أن تشرح شيئًا أو تجعله واضحًا باستخدام أمثلة أو رسومات أو أدلة.
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
To illustrate means to make something clearer by giving an example or diagram. Case studies illustrate theoretical principles with real-world situations.
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Memory TipIllustrate comes from Latin 'illustrare' meaning to light up — you light up an idea with examples.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
The case study illustrates how poverty affects educational outcomes in rural communities.
The graph illustrates a steady decline in literacy rates over the past three decades.
These examples illustrate the key argument presented in the theoretical framework.
Word Families & Pronunciation
illustrate
| PART OF SPEECH | FORM |
|---|---|
| noun | illustration |
| adjective | illustrative |
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