Illustrate

il-lus′trāt, or il′us-trāt, v.t. to make distinguished: to make clear to the mind: to explain: to explain and adorn by pictures.— adj. ( Shak. ) renowned.— n. Illustrā′tion , act of making lustrous or clear: act of explaining: that which illustrates: a picture or diagram.— adjs. Illus′trative , Illus′tratory , having the quality of making clear or explaining.— adv. Illus′tratively .— n. Illus′trat or .— adj. Illus′trio us , morally bright, distinguished: noble: conspicuous: conferring honour.— adv. Illus′triously .— n. Illus′trio us ne . [L. illustrāre , -ātum , to light up— illustris , prob. in , in, lux , lucis , light.]