illustrate

/ˈɪləstɹˌe‍ɪt/

/ˈɪɫəˌstɹeɪt/

[verb]

to illustrate

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to explain or show the meaning of something using examples, pictures, etc.

synonyms : exemplify

instance

1.1

to use pictures in a book, magazine, etc.

1.2

supply with illustrations

Examples

1. A single example serves to illustrate what I mean.

2. Your presentation is along the right lines, but I think it could benefit from more visuals to help illustrate your points.

3. The writer who spends too much time trying to achieve the perfect sentence or paragraph may never finish their work, illustrating how best is the enemy of good.

4. Some people may find tattoos beautiful and appealing, while others may find them unattractive, illustrating that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.