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Meaning and definition for "illustrate" word

[verb] clarify by giving an example of
[verb] e.g., illustrate a book with drawings
[verb] depict with an illustration

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\Il*lus"trate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Illustrated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Illustrating}.] [L. illustratus, p. p. of illustrare to illustrate, fr. illustris bright. See {Illustrious}.] 1. To make clear, bright, or luminous. Here, when the moon illustrates all the sky. --Chapman. 2. To set in a clear light; to exhibit distinctly or conspicuously. --Shak. To prove him, and illustrate his high worth. --Milton. 3. To make clear, intelligible, or apprehensible; to elucidate, explain, or exemplify, as by means of figures, comparisons, and examples. 4. To adorn with pictures, as a book or a subject; to elucidate with pictures, as a history or a romance. 5. To give renown or honor to; to make illustrious; to glorify. [Obs.] Matter to me of glory, whom their hate Illustrates. --Milton.
\Il*lus"trate\, a. [L. illustratus, p. p.] Illustrated; distinguished; illustrious. [Obs.] This most gallant, illustrate, and learned gentleman. --Shak.

Synonyms for illustrate

exemplify, instance

Related terms: argue, cite, demonstrate, denote, display, euhemerize, example, explain away, express, make clear, make plain, mirror, particularize, point to, project, shed light upon, show the way, signify, speak for itself, spell out, suggest, unravel

The fun area, different aproach to word »illustrate«

Let's analyse "illustrate" as pure text. This string has Ten letters in Three syllables and Four vowels. 40% of vowels is 1.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: ETARTSULLI. Average typing speed for these characters is 2770 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: .. .-.. .-.. ..- ... - .-. .- - .

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: illustrate: 9 + 3 + 1 + 5 = 18, reduced: 9 . and the final result is Nine.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: illustrate: 9 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 5 = 38, reduced: 11, and the final result is Eleven.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
L (2)	12	Hanged Man	Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (2)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
U (1)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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