illustrate
verb/iluʃˈtɾaɾ/medium
i·lus·trar
Definition
To make clear or understandable through examples, comparisons, or images; to clarify.
The teacher used a metaphor to illustrate the philosophical concept.
The chart serves to illustrate the sales growth over the year.
Common collocations
to illustrate a pointto illustrate with examplesto illustrate a theoryto illustrate a book
Etymology
Do latim 'illustrare' (iluminar, esclarecer).