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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The finding illustrates how scientists can now investigate the earliest stages of development with a level of detail that was previously difficult to achieve.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026
The agreement illustrates a historical pattern: The United States no longer needs to annex land to achieve its strategic objectives abroad.
From Salon ● Oct. 13, 2026
"The inquest into Mia's death illustrates just how far we still have to go to improve awareness, understanding and regulation of food allergies," she said.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
A September survey of 1,500 Our Revolution members illustrates the mood of that activist base, although it is not representative of the wider electorate.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
Jonathan Schooler—whom I introduced in the previous chapter—once did an experiment with Timothy Wilson that beautifully illustrates this difference.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
