All 3 Uses of
illustrate
in
The Remains of the Day
- As it happens, there is an instance that comes to mind which I believe illustrates rather well the real limits of whatever truth may be contained in Mr Harry Smith's views.†
Chpt 3e - *illustrates = helps make clear
- I studied all over again those marvellous descriptions and illustrations, and you can perhaps understand my growing excitement at the notion that I might now actually undertake a motoring trip myself around that same part of the country.†
Chpt Prol.
- But this small episode is as good an illustration as any of the hazards of uttering witticisms.†
Chpt 3m -
Definitions:
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(1)
(illustrate as in: as illustrated by this example) to help make clear -- typically by example
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(2)
(illustrate as in: an illustrated children's book) to draw pictures (or provide photographs) to accompany a book or other writing