CEFR B2

illustrating

verb

Meaning

Providing examples, pictures, or explanations to clarify or prove a point.

Examples

The author is illustrating the dangers of climate change through a series of vivid, real-world case studies.
By illustrating the process with a step-by-step video, the technician made the repair much easier to understand.

Synonyms: showing, explaining, demonstrating, exemplifying

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illustrating (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈɪləstreɪtɪŋ/

Definition

Providing examples, pictures, or explanations to clarify or prove a point.

Examples

The author is illustrating the dangers of climate change through a series of vivid, real-world case studies.
By illustrating the process with a step-by-step video, the technician made the repair much easier to understand.
The chart is illustrating a clear upward trend in sales over the last three quarters.

How to Use illustrating

illustrate with (prepositional phrase): Using a specific tool or example to make a point. — "She chose to illustrate her argument with a compelling personal anecdote."
illustrate the point (collocation): Providing evidence to support a claim. — "These statistics serve to illustrate the point that housing costs are rising."

Synonyms of illustrating

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