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show vs illustrate

Both 'show' and 'illustrate' are correct and commonly used in English. They can be used interchangeably in many contexts, but 'illustrate' may imply a more detailed or visual representation compared to 'show'. The choice between the two depends on the level of detail or emphasis on visual representation needed.

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show

The word 'show' is correct and commonly used in English.

You can use 'show' when you want to demonstrate or display something to others.

Examples:

Let me show you how to solve this math problem.
The map shows the location of the new restaurant.

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Chris can show the driver where her apartment is.
The overkill may also show his inexperience.
I'll show you midget police.
Someone has to show some leadership around here.
Not afraid to show his wealth.
Electricity... has made possible the degrading picture show.
There was a flower show downtown.
My surveillance tapes show something different.
We thought before the police show...
Our show had been selected for competition.
There's nothing too humiliating for this show.
This'll help advertise your show.
Two plain-clothes policemen saw the show yesterday.
I must show them all my courage.
But you gave away the show unexpectedly.
I need someone with your experience running the show.
The biohazard filters didn't show anything unusual.
Our readings show Only standard background radiation.
Please show your family support by mimicking my expression.
In my experience, show beats tell.

Alternatives:

demonstrate
display
present
reveal
exhibit

illustrate

The word 'illustrate' is correct and commonly used in English.

You can use 'illustrate' when you want to provide a visual representation or detailed explanation of something.

Examples:

The diagram illustrates the process of photosynthesis.
The book is filled with illustrations of animals in the wild.

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They've asked me to illustrate a book.
Moreover, examples are provided to illustrate that DPLP faces above-average risks.
Let me make three comments to illustrate the legitimacy of this objective.
During the study students analyze different situations to illustrate the application of various ethnical approaches in managing organizations.
They really illustrate the idea that there's an encapsulated space.
Copernican planetarium model to illustrate terrestrial and lunar revolutions around the Sun. Attributed to Charles-François Delamarche.
Let me give a concrete example to illustrate what kind of difficulties might occur.
Two examples will illustrate my point.
As stories or case studies to illustrate specific situations.
I would like to illustrate my point with three examples.
Following an impulse I began to illustrate texts.
Fascinating artefacts from several centuries of Sudeley's past illustrate its importance as a major historical site.
Additional results shall be supplied to illustrate the trend outside of the maximum consumption range.
Table 8.21 serves to illustrate what kind of information can be derived from a more detailed SAM.
- to illustrate agri-environmental relationships to the broader public.
Causal-loop diagrams: often they are used in order to illustrate the relations cause-effect.
Let me illustrate that with just one example.
I will now illustrate these principles and typology of cross-border nonviolent intervention through one specific case of advocacy organisation.
I would now like to illustrate these five convictions that underlie the action of pontifical diplomacy in the Middle East.

Alternatives:

demonstrate
depict
explain with examples
clarify with visuals
elaborate

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