English Synonym Finder

illustrate

Definitions

To explain or make something clear by using examples, charts, or pictures.

To provide a book, newspaper, or other publication with pictures or diagrams.

Examples

The teacher used a series of diagrams to illustrate how the water cycle works.

She told a personal story to illustrate the importance of kindness in the workplace.

Synonyms

demonstrate clarify exemplify depict elucidate portray display

Antonyms

obscure confuse mystify hide conceal distort misrepresent