illustrate

Definition

  • v. depict with an illustration
  • v. supply with illustrations

Word forms

Past participle
illustrated
Third person singular
illustrates
Present participle
illustrating
Past tense
illustrated

Example sentences

  1. vt.

    The teacher used a diagram to illustrate how the water cycle works.

  2. vi.

    In her speech, she will illustrate with examples from her own experience.