illustrate
1. [ verb ] clarify by giving an example of
Synonyms: exemplify instance
Related terms: elaborate case example model exemplification
2. [ verb ] depict with an illustration
Related terms: picture art
3. [ verb ] e.g., illustrate a book with drawings
Related terms: decorate illustration
Similar spelling:   illustrated
  illustrative
  illustrator
  illustration
  illustrious
  ill-starred
  illustriously
  ill-used