elucidate (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪˈluːsɪdeɪt/

Definition

To make something clear or easier to understand by explaining it.

Examples

• The teacher's detailed explanation helped to elucidate the historical event.

• Could you please elucidate your point further? I'm not sure I follow.

• The report aims to elucidate the causes of the company's financial difficulties.

How to Use elucidate

elucidate something (collocation)

To make a specific thing clear or understandable. — "The speaker's examples helped to elucidate the main argument."

elucidate on something (prepositional phrase)

To provide further explanation or details about a particular topic. — "She was asked to elucidate on her previous statement."

Synonyms of elucidate

Words with a similar meaning to elucidate:

• explain
• clarify
• illuminate
• expound

Antonyms of elucidate

Words with the opposite meaning to elucidate:

• obscure
• confuse

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