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< illusory

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il·lus·trate    (l-strt, -lstrt) KEY  

VERB:
il·lus·trat·ed , il·lus·trat·ing , il·lus·trates
VERB:
tr.

1. 1. To clarify, as by use of examples or comparisons: The editor illustrated the definition with an example sentence.
   2. To clarify by serving as an example or comparison: The example sentence illustrated the meaning of the word.
2. To provide (a publication) with explanatory or decorative features: illustrated the book with colorful drawings.
3. Obsolete To illuminate.

VERB:
intr.

To present a clarification, example, or explanation.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Latin illstrre , illstrt- : in-, in ; see in- ² + lstrre, to make bright; see leuk- in Indo-European roots

OTHER FORMS:
illus·trata·ble (Adjective), illus·trator (Noun)

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