What does "illustrating" mean?

present participle and gerund of illustrate

What is a synonym for "illustrating"?

Common synonyms include: exemplify, absolve, account for, address, adorn, adumbrate.

Illustrating

verb

verb ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Verb

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present participle and gerund of illustrate form-of, gerund, participle, present

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exemplify absolve account for address adorn adumbrate

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"This is a textbook case illustrating, if need be, the necessity for collaboration by authorities across national borders, and the means to be deployed."

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