What does illustrare in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word illustrare in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use illustrare in Italian.

The word illustrare in Italian means illustrate, explain, illustrate, describe, depict, distinguish oneself, briefly illustrate. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word illustrare

illustrate

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (completare con illustrazioni) (artwork)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Trovo che illustrare il tuo libro sia stata un'ottima idea per alleggerirne la lettura.
I think that illustrating your book was an excellent way to lighten the reading.

explain, illustrate, describe, depict

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (spiegare, descrivere)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Lasciamo che l'ospite ci illustri le sue scoperte.
Let's allow our host to explain his discoveries.

distinguish oneself

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (non comune, formale (rendersi famoso)

(transitive verb and reflexive pronoun: Transitive verb with reflexive pronoun--for example, "Enjoy yourself." "They behaved themselves.")
Con l'ultimo film ebbe l'occasione di illustrarsi al mondo.
With his last film he had the opportunity to distinguish himself in the world.

briefly illustrate

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

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