illustrieren
Translation
to illustrate, to exemplify
Examples
Ein Bild kann den Text illustrieren.
A picture can illustrate the text.
Er illustrierte seine Theorie mit Beispielen.
He illustrated his theory with examples.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to illustrate sth. The artist illustrates a children's book.
((sth.)) ((with sth.)) to illustrate sth. with sth. She illustrates her idea with a drawing.
Similar Words
Synonyms: veranschaulichen (to visualize), erklären (to explain)
Etymology
From Latin 'illustrare', meaning 'to light up, make clear'. It's a direct cognate with English 'illustrate'.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'illustrator' who makes a story clearer (lights it up) with pictures.