Illustrate

il-luslrat, v.t. To make clear or bright to set in a clear light, exhibit distinctly; to explain; to exemplify, esp. by means of'figures, comparisons^ examples, etc. to ornament and elucidate with pictures or figures. [L. illustrare, -tratum, in, upon, and lustrare, to enlighten; prob. L. lucid us, bright, lumen, light, luna, moon. See Lucid.]— IUustra'tion, n. Act of illustrating; explanation: elucidation; state of being illustrated that which illustrates, esp., a picture, etc.— IUuslrative, — -tiv, a. Tending to illustrate; explaining. Illus''- trat or, n. One who illustrates. [L.] — Illustrious, -trt-us, a. Po e ing luster, brightne , or brilliancy; characterized by greatne , noblene , etc.; conferring luster or honor; brilliant; distinguished; famous; renowned; eminent; glorious. [F. L. illustris, bright, renowned.] — Uluslriously, adv.