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English verb: illustrate | |||
| 1. | illustrate (communication) clarify by giving an example of | ||
| Synonyms | exemplify, instance | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | dilate, elaborate, enlarge, expand, expatiate, exposit, expound, flesh out, lucubrate | ||
| 2. | illustrate (creation) depict with an illustration | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | depict, picture, render, show | ||
| Domain category | art, artistic creation, artistic production | ||
| 3. | illustrate (creation) supply with illustrations | ||
| Samples | Illustrate a book with drawings. | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | adorn, beautify, decorate, embellish, grace, ornament | ||
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