illustrating Definition

illustrate
verb illustrated, illustrating

1. To provide or create pictures and/or diagrams for (a book, text, lecture, etc).
2. To make (a statement, etc) clearer, especially by providing examples.
3. To be an example of, or an analogy for, something.

Example: That illustrates my point exactly

Derivative: illustrated
adj

Derivative: illustrative
adj

Derivative: illustratively
adverb

Derivative: illustrator
noun

Etymology: 17c; 16c in obsolete senses ‘to enlighten (the mind)', ‘to beautify' or ‘to throw light or distinction on someone': from Latin illustrare, illustratum to light up.