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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

In their Lancet write-up the doctors state: "This case illustrates both the promise and the remaining challenges of clinical kidney xenotransplantation."

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

The accompanying chart illustrates how strong the seasonal headwinds are during this period.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026

More broadly, the case illustrates how a threshold doctrine can determine events on the ground before a court ever reaches the underlying question of governmental power.

From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026

According to Dixit, the result illustrates how biological systems that are useful earlier in life can become harmful later.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026

The Avianca accident so perfectly illustrates the characteristics of the “modern” plane crash that it is studied in flight schools.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell