Dictionary Entry
illustrated
Part of SpeechverbPronunciation/ˈɪləstɹeɪtɪd/Word FrequencyCommon (4.86)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)To shed light upon.
In a Sentence
“The essay uses illustrated to make the point more precise.”
Published Usage Examples
“-- And, Nelly, ye may tell them he has an illustrated poem -- _illustrated_ -- mind the word, Nelly -- that is to be stuck as fou o 'the like o' that, as ever turkey was larded wi 'dabs o' bacon. "”
“My heart goes out to his family on this day of incredible loss…The rose he wore on his lapel to help people pronounce his name illustrated some of his traits I most admired: practical with a dash of charisma and a bit of fun thrown in for good measure.”
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Origin
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Common Phrases
Poetry examples for “illustrated”
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