Illustrate /(?)/

imp. & p. p. Illustrated; p. pr. & vb. n. Illustrating

1. To make clear, bright, or luminous.

   Here, when the moon illustrates all the sky.

2. To set in a clear light; to exhibit distinctly or conspicuously.

   To prove him, and illustrate his high worth.

3. To make clear, intelligible, or apprehensible; to elucidate, explain, or exemplify, as by means of figures, comparisons, and examples.
4. To adorn with pictures, as a book or a subject; to elucidate with pictures, as a history or a romance.
5. To give renown or honor to; to make illustrious; to glorify. [Obs.]

   Matter to me of glory, whom their hate Illustrates.

1. Illustrated; distinguished; illustrious. [Obs.]

   This most gallant, illustrate, and learned gentleman.