How do you spell Illustrate?
Correct spelling
illustrate
Two L's. ILL + USTR + ATE.
Why is illustrate spelled this way?
From Latin illustrare, to make bright. IN (in) + LUSTRARE (to purify by light). An illustration brightens understanding — clarity through imagery.
Common misspellings of illustrate
ilustrateillustraitillustreatillistrate
Example
Let me illustrate with an example.