Definition of illustrate

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Illustrate (v. t.) To adorn with pictures, as a book or a subject; to elucidate with pictures, as a history or a romance..

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Cut :: Cut (n.) An engraved block or plate; the impression from such an engraving; as, a book illustrated with fine cuts..
Image :: Image (n.) A picture, example, or illustration, often taken from sensible objects, and used to illustrate a subject; usually, an extended metaphor..
Explain :: Explain (a.) To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to expound; to unfold and illustrate the meaning of; as, to explain a chapter of the Bible..
Physicologic :: Physicologic (n.) Logic illustrated by physics.
Illustration :: Illustration (n.) That which illustrates; a comparison or example intended to make clear or apprehensible, or to remove obscurity..
Illustratory :: Illustratory (a.) Serving to illustrate.
Orrery :: Orrery (n.) An apparatus which illustrates, by the revolution of balls moved by wheelwork, the relative size, periodic motions, positions, orbits, etc., of bodies in the solar system..
Counterview :: Counterview (n.) A position in which two dissimilar things illustrate each other by opposition; contrast.
Comment :: Comment (v. i.) To make remarks, observations, or criticism; especially, to write notes on the works of an author, with a view to illustrate his meaning, or to explain particular passages; to write annotations; -- often followed by on or upon..
Illustrator :: Illustrator (n.) One who illustrates.
Cylindroid :: Cylindroid (n.) A certain surface of the third degree, described by a moving straight line; -- used to illustrate the motions of a rigid body and also the forces acting on the body..
Haggada :: Haggada (n.) A story, anecdote, or legend in the Talmud, to explain or illustrate the text of the Old Testament..
Example :: Example (n.) An instance serving for illustration of a rule or precept, especially a problem to be solved, or a case to be determined, as an exercise in the application of the rules of any study or branch of science; as, in trigonometry and grammar, the principles and rules are illustrated by examples..
Character :: Character (n.) A unique or extraordinary individuality; a person characterized by peculiar or notable traits; a person who illustrates certain phases of character; as, Randolph was a character; Caesar is a great historical character..
Illustrate :: Illustrate (a.) Illustrated; distinguished; illustrious.
Diagram :: Diagram (n.) A figure or drawing made to illustrate a statement, or facilitate a demonstration; a plan..
Methodical :: Methodical (a.) Arranged with regard to method; disposed in a suitable manner, or in a manner to illustrate a subject, or to facilitate practical observation; as, the methodical arrangement of arguments; a methodical treatise..
Illustrate :: Illustrate (v. t.) To make clear, intelligible, or apprehensible; to elucidate, explain, or exemplify, as by means of figures, comparisons, and examples..
Illustrate :: Illustrate (v. t.) To give renown or honor to; to make illustrious; to glorify.
Comment :: Comment (n.) A note or observation intended to explain, illustrate, or criticise the meaning of a writing, book, etc.; explanation; annotation; exposition..
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