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illustrare — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • explain verb To make something clear or easier to understand.
  • expound verb To set out the meaning of; to explain or discuss at length.
  • illustrate verb To explain or clarify something by using an example or comparison.
  • outline noun The line or shape marking the edge of something.

Senses

illustrare is used for these senses in English:

  • explain (transitive) To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.
  • expound (transitive) To set out the meaning of; to explain or discuss at length.
  • illustrate (figurative) To clarify something by giving, or serving as, an example or a comparison.
  • illustrate To provide a book or other publication with pictures, diagrams or other explanatory or decorative features.
  • set out (UK, transitive) To position, to put in a position

explain — full definition

  1. verb To make something clear or easier to understand.
  2. verb To give the reason or cause for something.

expound — full definition

  1. verb To set out the meaning of; to explain or discuss at length.
  2. verb To make a statement, especially at length.

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