Illustrate and Personify

Illustrate

Illustrate verb - To show or make clear by using examples.

Personify is a synonym for illustrate in demonstrate topic. In some cases you can use "Personify" instead the word "Illustrate" as a verb or an adjective, when it comes to topics like embody.

Personify

Personify verb - To represent in visible form.
Usage example: through her many good works she just personifies the spirit of charity
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Synonyms for Personify

Illustrate is a synonym for personify in activity topic. You can use "Illustrate" instead the word "Personify" as a verb or an adjective, if it concerns topics such as character, embody.

Common collocations

power illustrate power personify power
idea illustrate idea personify idea
point illustrate point personify point
conflict illustrate conflict personify conflict
Other words: problem, nature, time, concept, aspects.
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