illustrates

verb

(figurative) To clarify something by giving, or serving as, an example or a comparison.

To provide a book or other publication with pictures, diagrams or other explanatory or decorative features.

(obsolete) To shed light upon.

(obsolete) To give renown or honour to; to make illustrious.

Roots

lustrolustr- · Latin · illuminate

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