CRYSTALIZE

• (verb) cause to take on a definite and clear shape

  "He tried to crystallize his thoughts"

  synonyms : crystalise , crystallise , crystallize

• (verb) assume crystalline form; become crystallized

  synonyms : crystalise , crystallize , effloresce

• (verb) cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form

  "crystallize minerals"

  synonyms : crystalise , crystallise , crystallize

• (verb) make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

  "Could you clarify these remarks?", "Clear up the question of who is at fault"

  synonyms : clear , clear up , crystalise , crystallise , crystallize , elucidate , enlighten , illuminate , shed light on , sort out , straighten out

  “speaking at the seminar, she illuminated on the new findings in the field”, “could you enlighten me on this matter?”, “before writing a research paper, crystallize your thoughts” -added by nsrees

  “the audience survey shed light on the TV viewing patterns”, “straighten it out before the matter gets more complicated” -added by nsrees

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