elucidate — to make something clear; to explain
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make something clear; to explain
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈluːsɪdeɪt/
Korean meaning: 명료하게 설명하다, 해명하다
Korean pronunciation: 일**루**시데이트
Example Sentences
- The detective elucidated the mystery by connecting all the seemingly random clues.
- My mom tried to elucidate why I shouldn't eat ice cream for breakfast, but I remained unconvinced.
- The manual failed to elucidate how to assemble the furniture, leaving customers more confused than before.
elucidate
VERB//ɪˈluːsɪdeɪt//
to make something clear; to explain
The professor elucidates complex physics concepts with simple diagrams
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Origin
From Latin 'elucidare', derived from 'e-' (out) and 'lucidus' (clear, bright), meaning to make clear or shed light on. The word entered English in the 16th century.
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“The detective elucidated the mystery by connecting all the seemingly random clues.”
“My mom tried to elucidate why I shouldn't eat ice cream for breakfast, but I remained unconvinced.”
“The manual failed to elucidate how to assemble the furniture, leaving customers more confused than before.”
“The teacher asked the student to elucidate his creative excuse for being late to class.”
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