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to illustrate
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to explain or show the meaning of something using examples, pictures, etc.
1.1
to use pictures in a book, magazine, etc.
Example
He illustrates the cookbook with colorful pictures of the finished dishes.
She illustrates her articles with hand-drawn sketches.
They illustrate the travel guidebook with maps and photographs of landmarks.
1.2
to serve as a clear instance or representation of a broader concept or situation
Example
His career trajectory illustrates the impact of perseverance and continuous learning.
The artist's work illustrates the evolution of abstract art in the 20th century.
The economic success of the region illustrates the benefits of sustainable development practices.
Her dedication to charity work illustrates the importance of community involvement.
This case study illustrates how effective communication can resolve workplace conflicts.
Example
Artists in medieval manuscripts illustrated the basilisk as a creature with a crown-like crest and sharp fangs.
The artist's work illustrates the evolution of abstract art in the 20th century.
The statistics tellingly illustrate the positive impact of the new policy on employment rates.
The famous paradox of Schrödinger's cat illustrates the complexity of quantum mechanics.
The cartoon artist humorously illustrated the challenges of modern life in a series of comic strips.
