Synonyms for illustrate

Verb

1. exemplify, illustrate, instance, elaborate, lucubrate, expatiate, exposit, enlarge, flesh out, expand, expound, dilate

usage: clarify by giving an example of

2. illustrate, picture, depict, render, show

usage: depict with an illustration

3. illustrate, decorate, adorn, grace, ornament, embellish, beautify

usage: e.g., illustrate a book with drawings