The difference between Illuminate and Illustrate

When used as verbs, illuminate means to shine light on something, whereas illustrate means to shed light upon.

Illuminate is also noun with the meaning: someone thought to have an unusual degree of enlightenment.

Illuminate is also adjective with the meaning: enlightened.

check bellow for the other definitions of Illuminate and Illustrate

Illuminate as a verb (transitive):

To shine light on something.
Illuminate as a verb (transitive):

To decorate something with lights.
Illuminate as a verb (transitive, figurative):

To clarify or make something understandable.
Illuminate as a verb (transitive):

To decorate the page of a manuscript book with ornamental designs.
Illuminate as a verb (transitive, figurative):

To make spectacular.
Illuminate as a verb (intransitive):

To glow; to light up.
Illuminate as a verb (intransitive):

To be exposed to light.
Illuminate as a verb (transitive, military):

To direct a beam toward.

Illuminate as a noun:

Someone thought to have an unusual degree of enlightenment.

Illuminate as an adjective (obsolete):

enlightened

Examples:

"rfquotek Bishop Hall"

Illustrate as a verb (obsolete):

To shed light upon; to illuminate.
Illustrate as a verb:

To clarify something by giving, or serving as, an example or a comparison.
Illustrate as a verb:

To provide a book or other publication with pictures, diagrams or other explanatory or decorative features.
Illustrate as a verb (obsolete):

To give renown or honour to; to make illustrious; to glorify.