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

STRONGEST

adorn delineate depict illuminate paint portray represent

STRONG

embellish limn ornament picture sketch

Antonyms

WEAK

hide obscure

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illustrates

He writes in there, but it’s a workshop too: he illustrates and he crafts.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

The television ads case illustrates the conundrum of practical immunity.

From Salon ● Oct. 27, 2026

The possible companion in CD-35 2722 illustrates why that definition matters.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 25, 2026

Friday’s buyback hike is Eni’s third of the year and illustrates how the conflict in the Middle East and record high refining margins are offering energy majors an unexpected windfall.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

Consider the following example, which illustrates the way we use mathematics but are not bound by it.

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

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