illustrator

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.

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

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illus·trata·ble adj.

illus·trator n.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

illustrator - 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

illustrator [ˈɪləstreɪtəʳ] N → ilustrador(a) m/f

illustrator [ˈɪləstreɪtə^r] n → illustrateur/trice m/f

illustrator

n → Illustrator(in) m(f)

illustrator [ˈɪləsˌtreɪtəʳ] n → illustratore/trice