Synonyms for illustrate

verb

1. To make clear by illustration

   exemplify, demonstrate, explain, elucidate, illuminate, picture, represent, delineate, portray, depict, give an example, instance, give evidence, give particulars, cite a case in point, allegorize, attest, show, evidence, give a for-instance*; see also draw 2, explain, paint 1.

2. To adorn with illustrations

   embellish, adorn, illuminate; see decorate.