1 [VN] [usuallypassive] ~ sth (with sth) to use pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book, etc:
an illustrated textbook * His lecture was illustrated with slides taken during the expedition.
2 to make the meaning of sth clearer by using examples, pictures, etc:
[VN] To illustrate my point, let me tell you a little story. * Last year's sales figures are illustrated in Figure 2. [also Vwh-]
3 to show that sth is true or that a situation exists
SYNDEMONSTRATE:
[VN] The incident illustrates the need for better security measures. [also Vwh-, Vthat]
