il·lus·trate 
/ˈɪləˌstreɪt/ verb
il·lus·trates; il·lus·trat·ed; il·lus·trat·ing /ˈɪləˌstreɪt/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to give examples in order to make (something) easier to understand
▪ He illustrated his lecture with stories of his own experiences in the field. ▪ Please give a few examples to illustrate your point. 2 : to be proof or evidence of (something)
▪ These recent events illustrate [=show, demonstrate] the need for change in the country. ▪ The results illustrate how important it is to wear your seatbelt. 3 : to explain or decorate a story, book, etc., with pictures
▪ The students will write and illustrate their own stories. — often used as (be) illustrated ▪ The book is illustrated with many diagrams and charts.
▪ He illustrated his lecture with stories of his own experiences in the field. ▪ Please give a few examples to illustrate your point.
▪ These recent events illustrate [=show, demonstrate] the need for change in the country. ▪ The results illustrate how important it is to wear your seatbelt.
▪ The students will write and illustrate their own stories. — often used as (be) illustrated ▪ The book is illustrated with many diagrams and charts.
— il·lus·tra·tor /ˈɪləˌstreɪtɚ/ noun, plural il·lus·tra·tors [count]
▪ an illustrator of children's books
/ˈɪləˌstreɪtɚ/ noun, plural il·lus·tra·tors [count] ▪ an illustrator of children's books
