illustrate

Universal Words verb 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]