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Synonyms & Similar Words
clarify
explain
interpret
expound
illustrate
describe
detail
enlighten
inform
instruct
teach
demonstrate
show
reveal
disclose
expose
unfold
simplify
unpack
decode
decipher
demystify
disentangle
unravel
resolve
solve
explicate
annotate
comment
gloss
elucidate
shed light on
bring to light
make clear
make plain
Meaning of Elucidate
to make something clear or easier to understand
Definitions
- to make something clear or easier to understand by explaining or interpreting it
- * to add explanations or comments to a text to make its meaning clearer
Etymology of Elucidate
The word "elucidate" originates from the Latin "elucidare," which means "to make clear" or "to throw light upon"
It is derived from "e-" (meaning "out" or "forth") and "lucere" (meaning "to shine"), and has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of clarifying or illuminating something
Example Uses
- The professor tried to elucidate the complex theory by using simple examples
- * The article aims to elucidate the benefits of meditation for mental health
- * The expert's explanation helped to elucidate the mysterious phenomenon