illustrates

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demonstrate, exemplify v.
explain by drawing, decorating v.

VERB

demonstrate, exemplify

Synonyms

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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

allegorize clear disclose elucidate evidence evince expound imitate instance picture proclaim show vivify

WEAK

bring home clear up draw a picture emblematize get across get over limelight make clear make plain ostend show and tell

Antonyms

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complicate conceal confuse cover hide obscure save

VERB

explain by drawing, decorating

Synonyms

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adorn delineate depict illuminate paint portray represent

STRONG

embellish limn ornament picture sketch

Antonyms

WEAK

hide obscure

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illustrates

It characterizes the lower court as engaging in “a string of speculation” about what the federal agencies might do when, and how that speculation illustrates that the state’s claims aren’t ripe for review.

From Slate ● Aug. 25, 2026

The property has its own illustrated map, drawn by Nina Rae Vaughn, the same artist who illustrates Disneyland’s official park maps.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

But even his future illustrates the enduring pull of Real Madrid.

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026

According to the researchers, this recurring pattern illustrates the experimental nature of evolution.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026

Martin Gardner, the mathematics writer, illustrates the distinction between general and specific occurrences by means of a spinner with the twenty-six letters of the alphabet on it.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos