elucidate
[ ih-loo-si-deyt ]
/ ɪˈlu sɪˌdeɪt /
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verb (used with object), e·lu·ci·dat·ed, e·lu·ci·dat·ing.
verb (used without object), e·lu·ci·dat·ed, e·lu·ci·dat·ing.
to provide clarification; explain.
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But let us hear Rio, the eloquent elucidator of sacred art, upon this subject.
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British Dictionary definitions for elucidate
elucidate
/ (ɪˈluːsɪˌdeɪt) /
verb
to make clear (something obscure or difficult); clarify
Derived forms of elucidate
elucidation, nounelucidative or elucidatory, adjectiveelucidator, nounWord Origin for elucidate
C16: from Late Latin ēlūcidāre to enlighten; see lucid
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