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Synonyms & Antonyms of illustrate
1
to show or make clear by using examples
- she illustrated her point with a story about her experiences as a field anthropologist
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2
to supplement with pictorial matter for the purpose of explanation or decoration
- lavishly illustrated the monograph on Caravaggio with color plates
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3
to make plain or understandable
- the recent devastating fire illustrates the need for improved safety codes
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The first known use of illustrate was in 1526
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