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Another word for illustrate

Verb

  1. To demonstrate and clarify with examples

    2. See also:

    show

  2. To serve as an example, image, or symbol of

    3. See also:

    substitute

  3. To make clear or clearer

    4. Idioms:
    See also:

    clear

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Sentence Examples

  • Let me illustrate this one from my own life.

  • A single example will be sufficient to illustrate this.

  • She is known to us chiefly through two myths, both symbolizing the change of seasons, but intended also to illustrate certain doctrines developed in the temple-schools of Babylonia.

  • Though cases like these are not really how the science will be used, they illustrate the principle.

  • A few instances will illustrate Ritschl's positive systematic theology.

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