illustrate-v; 2 Senses

Sense Number 1: present images

Commentary:
NOTE: includes depiction of an image or decoration of something using an image

Examples:
The book was illustrated beautifully in vibrant colors.
Norman Rockwell was asked to illustrate the classics of Mark Twain.
On this surface I have illustrated the life cycle of an oak tree.
During the Song period, an amazing scroll with calligraphy illustrated the event.

Mappings:
PropBank: illustrate.02
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2, 3

Sense Number 2: clarify or explain through examples and comparisons

Examples:
The lecturer illustrated his point with a diagram on the blackboard.
The diagram on the blackboard illustrated the lecturer's point.
We've illustrated the life of the disciple by using a diagram of a wheel.
This latest conflict further illustrates the weakness of the UN.
The exhibition will illustrate how life evolved from water.

Mappings:
PropBank: illustrate.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1