Example
Example noun - One of a group or collection that shows what the whole is like.
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Illustrate and example are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Illustrate" instead a verb "Example".
Illustrate
Illustrate verb - To show or make clear by using examples.
Example and illustrate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Example" instead a verb "Illustrate".
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Steve Martin, in his book on writing, uses the following (roughly paraphrased) example to illustrate his point on demonstrating characterization through actions.
Source: Drink Order - It's OK to copy the current page quote in an example, if that's the best way to illustrate it, and then your example won't be broken if the page quote changes.
Source: Administrivia / Tips Worksheet -
A notable example: the class is Graphic Design, the assignment is to illustrate a word with appropriate form for the word's content.
Source: Sadist Teacher
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