illustrate
/ˈɪɫəˌstɹeɪt/
to explain or make something clear by using examples
illustrate in a sentence
“Illustrate your point with a specific example.”
Origin of illustrate
Latin illustrare to light up, make clear (from in- upon + lustrare to illuminate)
Related Words
substantiate
to provide evidence to support or prove the truth of
corroborate
to confirm or give support to a statement or finding
demonstrate
to clearly show the existence or truth of something
validate
to check or prove the validity or accuracy of
verify
to make sure or demonstrate that something is true
authenticate
to prove or show something to be true or genuine