ilustrar

Definitions of ilustrar
  1. verb
    make understand
    synonyms: aclarar
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    type of:
    enseñar, informar, instruir
    impart skills or knowledge to
  2. verb
    supply with illustrations
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    type of:
    adornar, decorar, embellecer, ornamentar, ornar
    make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
  3. verb
    add embellishments and paintings to (medieval manuscripts)
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    type of:
    adornar, decorar, embellecer, ornamentar, ornar
    make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
  4. verb
    depict with an illustration
  5. verb
    be characteristic of
    synonyms: demostrar, ejemplificar, tipificar
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    type of:
    caracterizar, encarnar, personificar
    represent, as of a character on stage
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