crystallize
Translation
to crystallise, to crystallize
Examples
The salt will crystallize as the water evaporates.
The salt will crystallise as the water evaporates.
Her thoughts began to crystallize into a plan.
Her thoughts began to crystallise into a plan.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to form crystals The salt will crystallise as the water evaporates.
((sth.)) ((into sth.)) to become clear and definite Her thoughts began to crystallise into a plan.
Similar Words
Synonyms: form, solidify, take shape, materialise
Etymology
From 'crystal' + '-ize' (a suffix forming verbs, meaning 'to make or become').
Memory Tips
The '-ize' ending means 'to make' or 'to become'. So, to crystallise is to become a crystal or to make something into a crystal.