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elucidate
[ ih-loo-si-deyt ]
verb (used with object)
an explanation that elucidated his recent strange behavior.
Synonyms: illuminate, clarify
verb (used without object)
- to provide clarification; explain.
Synonyms: illustrate, clear up
elucidate
/ ɪˈluːsɪˌdeɪt /
verb
- to make clear (something obscure or difficult); clarify
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Derived Forms
- eˈluciˌdator, noun
- eˈluciˌdative, adjective
- eˌluciˈdation, noun
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Other Words From
- e·lu·ci·da·tion [ih-loo-si-, dey, -sh, uh, n], noun
- e·lu·ci·da·tive adjective
- e·lu·ci·da·tor noun
- non·e·lu·ci·dat·ing adjective
- non·e·lu·ci·da·tive adjective
- un·e·lu·ci·dat·ed adjective
- un·e·lu·ci·dat·ing adjective
- un·e·lu·ci·da·tive adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of elucidate1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of elucidate1
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Example Sentences
The Biggest Loser could elucidate just what kind of a commitment it takes to be successful in the long-term.
The study aimed to help elucidate the common motivations for pursuing a double mastectomy.
To elucidate his point, he turned a boot upside down and pointed to the thick, tire-like treads on its sole.
To elucidate this it is necessary to plunge into the jungle of pure economic theory.
I was so happy at the opportunity to elucidate my motives to intelligent Americans,—and he was sleeping!
Perhaps some of your correspondents would elucidate this singular oblation.
In dwelling so long on this point my object was not so much to elucidate Liszt's meaning as Chopin's character as a composer.
Toryl, somewhat deflated, but by no means defeated, hastened to elucidate.
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