elucidating (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 elucidating
- 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."
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