WORD COMPARISON

Display vs Illustrate: What's the Difference?

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Quick Difference

Display means A show or spectacle.. Illustrate means (figurative) To clarify something by giving, or serving as, an example or a comparison..

Display Meaning

A show or spectacle.

Illustrate Meaning

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

Display vs Illustrate Comparison Table

FeatureDisplayIllustrate
MeaningA show or spectacle.(figurative) To clarify something by giving, or serving as, an example or a comparison.
Part of speechnounverb
ExampleThe trapeze artist put on an amazing acrobatic display.To prove him, and illustrate his high worth.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main difference between display and illustrate?

Display means A show or spectacle., while illustrate means (figurative) To clarify something by giving, or serving as, an example or a comparison..

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