illustrate
intermediateB1/ˈɪl.ə.streɪt/ · il-lus-trate
To explain or make something clear by using examples, diagrams, pictures, or demonstrations.
Meanings
To explain or make something clear by using examples, diagrams, pictures, or demonstrations.
کوئی چیز وضاحت کرنے یا واضح کرنے کے لیے مثالوں، خاکوں، تصاویر یا مظاہروں کا استعمال کرنا۔
تصویر بنانا
tasveer banana
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- illustrate a point
- illustrate with examples
- illustrate a concept
Example Sentences
The teacher used a diagram to illustrate the water cycle.
استاد نے پانی کے چکر کو واضح کرنے کے لیے ایک خاکہ استعمال کیا۔
Ustaad ne paani ke chakkar ko wazeh karne ke liye aik khaka istemal kiya.
We need to illustrate our findings with adequate data.
ہمیں اپنے نتائج کی وضاحت کے لیے مناسب ڈیٹا کا استعمال کرنا ہوگا۔
Humein apne natijay ki wazahat ke liye munasib data ka istemal karna hoga.
The book is illustrated with beautiful sketches.
کتاب میں خوبصورت خاکوں سے تصویر بنائی گئی ہے۔
Kitaab mein khoobsurat khakon se tasveer banai gayi hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'illustrate' as 'illustration' where images clarify concepts.
Picture a classroom with a teacher showing a colorful diagram to explain a complex topic.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
نظر جو دیکھتی ہے، کیسا کمال ہے تصویر بنانا چاہے، تو کمال ہی کمال ہے
Nazir jo dekhati hai, kaisa kamaal hai Tasveer banana chaahain, to kamaal hi kamaal hai
What the eye sees, is a marvel indeed If you wish to illustrate, it’s a marvel indeed.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
آہنگ تصویر کا اثر ہے۔
Aahang tasveer ka asar hai.
The harmony of the illustration has an impact.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "illustrare" — to light up, to make clear
First known use: 14th century
The word evolved from Latin, retaining its core meaning of making something clear or visible, particularly through visual representation or explanation.