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il·lus·trate  (l-strt, -lstrt)
v. il·lus·trat·ed, il·lus·trat·ing, il·lus·trates
v.tr.
1.
a. To clarify, as by use of examples or comparisons: The editor illustrated the definition with an example sentence.
b. To clarify by serving as an example or comparison: The example sentence illustrated the meaning of the word.
2. To provide (a publication) with explanatory or decorative features: illustrated the book with colorful drawings.
3. Obsolete To illuminate.
v.intr.
To present a clarification, example, or explanation.

[Latin illstrre, illstrt- : in-, in; see in-2 + lstrre, to make bright; see leuk- in Indo-European roots.]

illus·trata·ble adj.
illus·trator n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.illustratorillustrator - an artist who makes illustrations (for books or magazines or advertisements etc.)
artist, creative person - a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
commercial artist - an illustrator who is supported by advertising
Translations
Spanish illustrator [ˈɪləstreɪtəʳ] nilustrador(a) m/f
French illustrator [ˈɪləstreɪtəʳ] nillustrateur/trice
German illustrator [ˈɪləstreɪtəʳ] illustrate nIllustrator(in) m(f)
Italian illustrator [ˈɪləstreɪtəʳ] nillustratore/trice

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