English Dictionary

illustrate

/ˈɪl.jʊˌstɹeɪt/

verb

(obsolete) To shed light upon. / (figuratively) To clarify something by giving, or serving as, an example or a comparison.

The ancient manuscript illustrates the history of the civilization.

意味（1）

(obsolete) To shed light upon.

Here, when the morn illustrates all the sky.

意味（2）

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

To prove him, and illustrate his high worth.

意味（3）

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

The economics textbook was illustrated with many graphs.

意味（4）

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

Matter to me of glory, whom their hate / Illustrates.