illustrate

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Synonyms: illustre, illustrates, lustrate, illustrated, illustrative, illustrator, illustrable, flustrate

Antonyms: illustre, illustrates, lustrate, illustrated, illustrative, illustrator, illustrable, flustrate

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|figurative}} To [[clarify]] something by [[giving]], or [[serving]] as, an [[example]] or a [[comparison]].
2. To [[provide]] a [[book]] or other [[publication]] with [[picture]]s, [[diagram]]s or other [[explanatory]] or [[decorative]] [[feature]]s.
3. {{lb|en|obsolete}} To shed light upon.
4. {{lb|en|obsolete}} To give renown or honour to; to make [[illustrious]].

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