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verb (used with object)
1.
to furnish (a book, magazine, etc.) with drawings, pictures, or other artwork intended for explanation, elucidation, or adornment.
2.
to make clear or intelligible, as by examples or analogies; exemplify.
3.
Archaic. to enlighten.
verb (used without object)
4.
to clarify one's words, writings, etc., with examples: To prevent misunderstandings, let me illustrate.
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Illustrating
is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
Origin:
1520–30; < Latin illustrātus past participle of illustrāre to illuminate, make clear, give glory to. See il-1, luster1, -ate1
1520–30; < Latin illustrātus past participle of illustrāre to illuminate, make clear, give glory to. See il-1, luster1, -ate1
Related forms
il·lus·trat·a·ble, adjective
o·ver·il·lus·trate, verb (used with object), -trat·ed, -trat·ing.
pre·il·lus·trate, verb (used with object), -trat·ed, -trat·ing.
re·il·lus·trate, verb (used with object), -trat·ed, -trat·ing.
su·per·il·lus·trate, verb (used with object), -trat·ed, -trat·ing.
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