illustrate
verb (used with object)
to furnish (a book, magazine, etc.) with drawings, pictures, or other artwork intended for explanation, elucidation, or adornment.
illustrating
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present participleof illustrate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Since Galatasaray won the Uefa Cup in 2000, only one Turkish side has reached the semi-finals of a major Uefa competition, illustrating the gap that still exists between Turkey's biggest clubs and Europe's established powers.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
That’s more than 3% of the country’s adult population, illustrating the feverish extent of stock market speculation and the danger of leverage.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
Melliti’s performance is one of silent suffering, illustrating Fatima’s deference to her family.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026
Between now and November, we’re bringing you profiles of the political figures reshaping their parties and illustrating the choices Americans confront in the 2026 midterm elections.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
And I really have gotten better at illustrating people.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
