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 | ||