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ILLUSTRATE

/ɪ.ˈlʌs.tɹeɪt/

10 letters · 3 syllables · verb

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Definition of ILLUSTRATE

verb

To shed light upon.

verb

To clarify something by giving, or serving as, an example or a comparison.

"We illustrate our definitions by including quotations or simple examples."

verb

To provide a book or other publication with pictures, diagrams or other explanatory or decorative features.

"The economics textbook was illustrated with many graphs."

Synonyms of ILLUSTRATE

Words with similar meaning

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

Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
13
points

Is ILLUSTRATE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, ILLUSTRATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

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 illustrate Total
Scrabble 1111111111 10
WWF 1222111111 13

Words You Can Make With the Letters in ILLUSTRATE

100 words from the letters in ILLUSTRATE

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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Frequently Asked Questions About ILLUSTRATE

What does ILLUSTRATE mean?
ILLUSTRATE is a verb. To shed light upon.
Is ILLUSTRATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ILLUSTRATE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ILLUSTRATE worth in Scrabble?
ILLUSTRATE is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from ILLUSTRATE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in ILLUSTRATE. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of ILLUSTRATE?
Synonyms of ILLUSTRATE include: glorify, illuminate. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.