— illustratable , adj.
/il"euh strayt', i lus"trayt/ , v. , illustrated, illustrating .
v.t.
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.
v.i.
4. to clarify one's words, writings, etc., with examples: To prevent misunderstandings, let me illustrate.
[ 1520-30; illustratus ptp. of illustrare to illuminate, make clear, give glory to. See IL- 1 , LUSTER 1 , -ATE 1 ]