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ILLUSTRATING Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word illustrating. (exact relations)
There are 27 hypernyms of the word illustrating. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for ILLUSTRATING

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depicting
verbv
noun

• a representation by picture or portraiture

exemplifying
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• clarifying by use of examples

portraying
verbv
noun

• a representation by picture or portraiture

rendering
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.

• an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious

• the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance

• a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language

• a coat of stucco applied to a masonry wall

• perspective drawing of an architect's design

• giving in acknowledgment of obligation

showing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the display of a motion picture

• something shown to the public

symbolizing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the act of representing something with a symbol

displaying
verbv
noun

• something intended to communicate a particular impression

• something shown to the public

• a visual representation of something

• behavior that makes your feelings public

• exhibiting openly in public view

• an electronic device that represents information in visual form

verb

• to show, make visible or apparent

• attract attention by displaying some body part or posing; of animals

exhibiting
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence

• something shown to the public

verb

• show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

• to show, make visible or apparent

• give an exhibition of to an interested audience

• walk ostentatiously

manifesting
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a customs document listing the contents put on a ship or plane

adjective satellite

• clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

verb

• provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

• record in a ship's manifest

• reveal its presence or make an appearance

representing
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

• express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol

• be representative or typical for

• be a delegate or spokesperson for; represent somebody's interest or be a proxy or substitute for, as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents, or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute

• serve as a means of expressing something

• be typical of

• form or compose

• be the defense counsel for someone in a trial

• create an image or likeness of

• play a role or part

• perform (a play), especially on a stage

• describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality

• point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance

• bring forward and present to the mind

• to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)

glorify
verbv
verb

• praise, glorify, or honor

• bestow glory upon

• elevate or idealize, in allusion to Christ's transfiguration

• cause to seem more splendid

illuminate
verbv
verb

• introduce light into

• make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

• add embellishments and paintings to (medieval manuscripts)

exemplify
verbv
verb

• be typical of

• clarify by giving an example of

instance
nounn
noun

• an occurrence of something

• an item of information that is typical of a class or group

verb

• clarify by giving an example of

Best Hypernyms For ILLUSTRATING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for illustrating, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (26)
adorn beautify decorate depict depicting dilate elaborate embellish enlarge exemplifying expand expatiate exposit expound grace lucubrate ornament picture portraying render show delineating describing expressing presenting representing
Phrases (1)
flesh out

Alternatives for DEPICTING

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