elucidate
/ɪˈluːsɪdeɪt/
e · lu · ci · date
ɪ · ˈluː · sɪ · deɪt
English Definition
v. to make (something) clear or easy to understand
Significado en Español
aclarar, elucidar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm sáng tỏ, giải thích
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
e- (out) + lucid (bright, clear) + -ate (make) → make clear
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
What is a synonym for elucidate?
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A
obscure
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B
clarify
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C
muddle
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D
confuse
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B — clarify.
“elucidate” means v. to make (something) clear or easy to understand
Common questions about “elucidate”
What does “elucidate” mean?
elucidate — v. to make (something) clear or easy to understand. In Chinese: 阐明，说明.
How do you pronounce “elucidate”?
elucidate is pronounced /ɪˈluːsɪdeɪt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: e · lu · ci · date.
Is “elucidate” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. elucidate appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “elucidate”?
e- (out) + lucid (bright, clear) + -ate (make) → make clear
