ILLUSTRATE
/ɪ.ˈlʌs.tɹeɪt/
10 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of ILLUSTRATE
To shed light upon.
To clarify something by giving, or serving as, an example or a comparison.
"We illustrate our definitions by including quotations or simple examples."
To provide a book or other publication with pictures, diagrams or other explanatory or decorative features.
"The economics textbook was illustrated with many graphs."
Examples of ILLUSTRATE in a Sentence
- "We illustrate our definitions by including quotations or simple examples."
- "The economics textbook was illustrated with many graphs."
Word Details
Is ILLUSTRATE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ILLUSTRATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ILLUSTRATE uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ILLUSTRATE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | i | l | l | u | s | t | r | a | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ILLUSTRATE
100 words from the letters in ILLUSTRATE
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How to Use ILLUSTRATE in Word Games
ILLUSTRATE is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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