crystallize :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

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v. cause to take on a definite and clear shape; "He tried to crystallize his thoughts"

v. cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form; "crystallize minerals"

effloresce, crystalize, assume crystalline form

v. assume crystalline form; become crystallized

clear, clear up, straighten out, illuminate, clarify, make clear, shed light on, enlighten, elucidate, make pellucid, sort out

v. make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear; "Could you clarify these remarks?"; "Clear up the question of who is at fault"

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Fuzzynyms (17)

clear up, clarify, elucidate

v. make clear and (more) comprehensible; "clarify the mystery surrounding her death"

enlighten, edify

v. make understand; "Can you enlighten me--I don't understand this proposal"

lick, work, get, solve, figure out, puzzle out

v. find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of; "did you solve the problem?"; "Work out your problems with the boss"; "this unpleasant situation isn't going to work itself out"; "did you get it?"; "Did you get my meaning?"; "He could not work the math problem"

explain, explicate

v. make plain and comprehensible; "He explained the laws of physics to his students"

inform, round on, give information, let know

v. impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to; "I informed him of his rights"

Synonyms (1)

straighten

v. make straight or straighter; "Straighten this post"; "straighten hair"

Antonyms (5)

blur, make indistinct, obscure, make unclear, confuse

v. make unclear, indistinct, or blurred; "Her remarks confused the debate"; "Their words obnubilate their intentions"

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