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

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

From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026

The chart above illustrates just how cautious investors have become.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026

That distinction illustrates how Paoletta’s contribution is less about purported legal principles and more about legal authorities’ ability to operationalize the broader Vought agenda.

From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026

The Natland case illustrates how the VaaS system works.

From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026

But soon they found an explanation, which he illustrates with a looser simile: We’re all used to gravity being a force that does only one thing: pull objects toward each other.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker