🇬🇧🇪🇸 illustrate - ilustrar : English Lesson

Meaning of "illustrate" ("ilustrar"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

When you illustrate something, you make it clear or easier to understand by using pictures, diagrams, or examples. This can help people visualize and grasp the concept better.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

My teacher illustrated the history lesson with a drawing so bad, we thought it was a dinosaur attack.

My little brother illustrated our family portrait… and now Dad looks like a potato.

My dog illustrated how excited he was by running in circles and crashing into the couch.

I illustrated my weekend plans by drawing a giant pizza and a nap.

I illustrated my surprise by spitting out my juice when I saw the pop quiz.

Anna wants to illustrate a story for her sick friend. She draws a cat to illustrate fun, a hat to illustrate a joke, and a warm house to illustrate care. She sends the page. The friend reads, smiles, and feels better. Anna sits and is happy to illustrate love with simple pictures.

This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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