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crystalize

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As a verb, crystalize means make free from confusion or ambiguity.

Meanings of crystalize

4 meanings

verb

  1. Make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

    “Could you clarify these remarks?”

    “Clear up the question of who is at fault”

    Similar: clear, clear up, shed light on, crystallize, crystallise, crystalise
  2. Cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form

    “crystallize minerals”

    Similar: crystallize, crystallise, crystalise
  3. Assume crystalline form; become crystallized

    Similar: crystallize, crystalise, effloresce
  4. Cause to take on a definite and clear shape

    “He tried to crystallize his thoughts”

    Similar: crystallize, crystallise, crystalise

Alternative spelling of crystallize

Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).

verb: make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
verb: cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form
verb: assume crystalline form; become crystallized
verb: cause to take on a definite and clear shape

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