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e·lu·ci·date
 elucidate
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- pronunciation:
- ih
lu
sih
deIt
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
elucidates, elucidating, elucidated |
| definition: |
to make clear; clarify or explain.
Her feelings were so complex that she couldn't elucidate them to anyone else.The teacher elucidated the meaning and significance of the poem.- antonyms:
- confuse
- similar words:
- clarify, exhibit, explain, get across, illuminate, interpret
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| related words: |
amplify, articulate, clear, define, enlighten, expound, illustrate, promulgate, resolve, show, solve, translate, unfold |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to make something clear; explain; clarify.
He knew the simple answer to the question, but he could not elucidate further.I still don't understand, so could you please elucidate?- similar words:
- amplify, explain, interpret
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| related words: |
account, annotate, clear, comment, illustrate |
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| derivations: |
elucidative (adj.), elucidation (n.), elucidator (n.) |
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