elucidate
Translation
to elucidate, to explain, to clarify
Examples
Could you elucidate your point?
Could you elucidate your point?
The report elucidates the causes of the accident.
The report elucidates the causes of the accident.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make (sth.) clear Please elucidate the main issues.
elucidate ((what/how/why...)) to explain (what/how/why...) He elucidated why the project failed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: explain, clarify, illuminate; Antonyms: obscure, confuse
Etymology
From Latin 'elucidare', from 'e-' (out) + 'lucidus' (lucid, clear), from 'lux' (light). Literally 'to bring to light'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'lucid' which means clear. To 'e-lucid-ate' is to make something clear.