illustrate
verb (used with object)
to furnish (a book, magazine, etc.) with drawings, pictures, or other artwork intended for explanation, elucidation, or adornment.
illustrates
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present tense formof illustrate (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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That operating margin illustrates that Microsoft is able to retain about half of the revenue that it brings in after accounting for the cost of business operations.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
He writes in there, but it’s a workshop too: he illustrates and he crafts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
The television ads case illustrates the conundrum of practical immunity.
From Salon ● Oct. 27, 2026
Friday’s buyback hike is Eni’s third of the year and illustrates how the conflict in the Middle East and record high refining margins are offering energy majors an unexpected windfall.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
As this squirm-making instance illustrates all too well, the time to define your terms is in advance, not as part of a rearguard action.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
