01 v. t. To make clear, bright, or luminous.
imp. & p. p.
Illustrated; p. pr. & vb. n.
Illustrating
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1.
To make clear, bright, or luminous.“Here, when the moon illustrates all the sky.” — Chapman.
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2.
To set in a clear light; to exhibit distinctly or conspicuously.“To prove him, and illustrate his high worth.” — Milton.
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To make clear, intelligible, or apprehensible; to elucidate, explain, or exemplify, as by means of figures, comparisons, and examples.
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To adorn with pictures, as a book or a subject; to elucidate with pictures, as a history or a romance.
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To give renown or honor to; to make illustrious; to glorify.[Obs.]“Matter to me of glory, whom their hate Illustrates.” — Milton.