Meaning & use
illustrating
Explaining or making an idea clear by using examples, pictures, or comparisons.
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The teacher used a diagram illustrating how blood flows through the heart.
Her speech included several stories illustrating the importance of patience.
A note on using this word
Illustrating is the present participle of 'illustrate' and is often followed by 'how' or 'that' to introduce the point clarified.
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