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illustrate in Italian

illustrate in Italian is illustrare, mostrare, descrivere — illustrate means to explain or clarify something by using an example or comparison.

illustrate in Italian

illustrare
verb
(figurative) To clarify something by giving, or serving as, an example or a comparison.
mostrare
verb
(figurative) To clarify something by giving, or serving as, an example or a comparison.
illustrare
verb
To provide a book or other publication with pictures, diagrams or other explanatory or decorative features.
descrivere
verb
To provide a book or other publication with pictures, diagrams or other explanatory or decorative features.
esemplificare
verb
To provide a book or other publication with pictures, diagrams or other explanatory or decorative features.
spiegare
verb
To provide a book or other publication with pictures, diagrams or other explanatory or decorative features.

What does "illustrate" mean?

  1. verb To explain or clarify something by using an example or comparison.
    "She used a simple diagram to illustrate how the process worked."
  2. verb To add pictures or diagrams to a text.
    "A local artist was hired to illustrate the children's book."
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illustrate in a sentence

  • She used a simple diagram to illustrate how the process worked.
  • The case study illustrates the risks of overexpansion.
  • A local artist was hired to illustrate the children's book.

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What is "illustrate" in Italian?

"illustrate" in Italian is illustrare, mostrare, descrivere. illustrate means: To explain or clarify something by using an example or comparison.

How do you use "illustrate" in a sentence?

Example: "She used a simple diagram to illustrate how the process worked." In Italian, "illustrate" is illustrare, mostrare, descrivere.

Are there other ways to say "illustrate" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 5 translations listed for "illustrate": illustrare, mostrare, descrivere, esemplificare, spiegare.

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