to furnish (a book, magazine, etc.) with drawings, pictures, or other artwork intended for explanation, elucidation, or adornment.

to make clear or intelligible, as by examples or analogies; exemplify.

Archaic . to enlighten.

to clarify one's words, writings, etc., with examples

To prevent misunderstandings, let me illustrate.

verb

hide , obscure

verb

allegorize , bring home , clarify , clear , clear up , delineate , depict , disclose , draw a picture , elucidate , emblematize , embody , emphasize , epitomize , evidence , evince , exhibit , explain , expose , expound , get across * , get over * , highlight , illuminate , imitate , instance , interpret , lay out * , limelight * , make clear , make plain , manifest , mark , mirror , ostend , personify , picture , point up * , portray , proclaim , represent , reveal , show , show and tell * , spotlight * , symbolize , typify , vivify , adorn , embellish , limn , ornament , paint , sketch , exemplify , stand for , symbol , decorate , demonstrate , draw