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illustrates

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

Example Sentences

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You’re not wrong about the S&P 500, although there are no guarantees that past success predicts future success, as the past few years of the index illustrates.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Mayor Karen Bass’s office said the incident illustrates why she is “determined to end street homelessness, which is often the cause of fires.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Her personal story illustrates how the conflict is dividing some families.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

FedEx’s daily chart illustrates how it has performed well against its main rival UPS over the past year.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Here is a famous story called The Monty Hall Problem which I have included in this book because it illustrates what I mean.

From "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" by Mark Haddon