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illustrate

verb

/ˈɪl.ə.streɪt/

Meaning

to explain or make something clear by using examples, pictures, or comparisons

The teacher used diagrams to illustrate the concept.

to illustrate the point

explain, demonstrate, clarify, depict, exemplify

confuse, obscure

illustrate clearly, illustrate example, illustrate concept

to give a false or misleading account of something

to cover or enclose something with a protective layer, usually plastic

to stop temporarily; to take a break in activity or speech

To remove the outer covering, such as the husk of corn or shell of shellfish.

The action of closing or blocking something to prevent entry or escape.

Give strength or energy to something.