illustrates

VERB

demonstrate, exemplify

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONGEST

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

Example Sentences

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By making a relatively small-time conspiracy into a grand cinematic affair, De Palma illustrates just how easily a single evil idea can spiral into catastrophe in seconds.

From Salon • Jul. 4, 2026

A fight between two of the U.S.’s biggest rare-earths companies illustrates the stakes behind the effort to loosen China’s hold on the sector.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

This illustrates how cloud infrastructure has become more important to Oracle’s overall direction.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026

The graph below illustrates just how much Haiti were the team with the attacking initiative, particularly with the amount of passes in the final third towards the end of the game.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

The outcome clearly illustrates how environments can affect economy, technology, political organization, and fighting skills within a short time.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond