Illustrate

//ˈɪl.əˌstɹeɪt//

Word Type

Verb

The word "illustrate" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

illustrable illustratable illustrator illustratory overillustrate reillustrate

Context

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

adorn beautify decorate depict dilate elaborate embellish enlarge expand expatiate exposit expound flesh out grace lucubrate ornament picture render show

Manner Of

decorate picture

Related Terms

shed light upon

Related Terms

book clarify comparison decorative diagram example explanatory feature giving illuminate picture provide publication serving

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