Illustrate | Mean of illustrate in English Dictionary

/ˈɪləˌstreɪt/

• Verb
• to give examples in order to make (something) easier to understand
1. He illustrated his lecture with stories of his own experiences in the field.
2. Please give a few examples to illustrate your point.
• to be proof or evidence of (something)
1. These recent events illustrate [=show, demonstrate] the need for change in the country.
2. The results illustrate how important it is to wear your seatbelt.
• to explain or decorate a story, book, etc., with pictures
1. The students will write and illustrate their own stories.
2. The book is illustrated with many diagrams and charts.