Illustrate (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Depict with an illustration.

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Hypernyms

• Render
• Show
• Depict

Related Words

• Illustrative (adjective)
• Illustration (noun)

Meaning ²

Clarify by giving an example of.

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

• Instance
• Exemplify

Hypernyms

• Elaborate
• Exposit
• Expatiate
• Flesh Out
• Expand
• Enlarge
• Dilate
• Expound

Related Words

• Illustrative (adjective)
• Illustration (noun)

Meaning ³

Supply with illustrations; "illustrate a book with drawings".

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Hypernyms

• Beautify
• Grace
• Adorn
• Ornament
• Embellish

Related Words

• Illustration (noun)
• Illustrator (noun)