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illustrate
verb as in demonstrate, exemplify
Strongest matches
clarify, delineate, depict, embody, emphasize, epitomize, exhibit, explain, expose, highlight, illuminate, interpret, lay out, manifest, mark, mirror, personify, point up, portray, represent, reveal, spotlight, symbolize, typify
Strong matches
allegorize, clear, disclose, elucidate, evidence, evince, expound, imitate, instance, picture, proclaim, show, vivify
Weak matches
bring home, clear up, draw a picture, emblematize, get across, get over, limelight, make clear, make plain, ostend, show and tell
Example Sentences
Endres illustrates this by comparing it to trying to write a coherent article for a leading science website by tossing random letters onto a page.
The gap in quality between the sides was illustrated by the first actions of the respective full-backs in the second half.
The chart above illustrates how these contrasting dynamics balance each other out in practice.
"Dr. Lin's work illustrates how geological data can help us better understand the hazards that coastal cities face today," said Kopp, who also authored the study.
As so often in election contests, there is a striking human story that illustrates the wider picture.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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