Also means
to explain with examples
Usage Note
Ilustrar means both to provide visual illustrations and to clarify a point with examples or evidence — ilustrar un concepto con un diagrama. The related noun ilustración carries the additional historical meaning of the Enlightenment (la Ilustración). The 'h' is silent and the stress falls on the final syllable.
Examples
"Usó una foto para ilustrar su punto."
Natural Translation
She used a photo to illustrate her point.
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