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The correct spelling is illustrate.
How to pronounce illustrate
/ɪ.ˈlʌs.tɹeɪt/
verbIPA: /ɪ.ˈlʌs.tɹeɪt/
Say it like: Ill-ust-rat-e
The correct spelling is illustrate. To shed light upon. For example: "We illustrate our definitions by including quotations or simple examples."
Usage Examples
“We illustrate our definitions by including quotations or simple examples.”
“The economics textbook was illustrated with many graphs.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To shed light upon.
- 2.To clarify something by giving, or serving as, an example or a comparison.
- 3.To provide a book or other publication with pictures, diagrams or other explanatory or decorative features.
- 4.To give renown or honour to; to make illustrious.
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