illustrate
The origin and history of illustrate.
Etymology
A back-formation from illustration, ultimately from Latin illustrare, "to light up, make clear."
The origin and history of illustrate.
A back-formation from illustration, ultimately from Latin illustrare, "to light up, make clear."
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