crystallize

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verb

1. cause to take on a definite and clear shape (Freq. 2)
- He tried to crystallize his thoughts
• Syn:
crystallise, crystalise, crystalize
• Derivationally related forms:
crystallization
• Hypernyms:
shape, form
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
2. make free from confusion or ambiguity;
make clear (Freq. 1)
- Could you clarify these remarks?
- Clear up the question of who is at fault
• Syn:
clear, clear up, shed light on, crystallise, crystalize,
crystalise, straighten out, sort out, enlighten, illuminate, elucidate
• Derivationally related forms:
elucidative (for: elucidate), lucidity (for: elucidate), elucidation (for: elucidate), illumination (for: illuminate)
• Hypernyms:
clarify, clear up, elucidate
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
3. cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form (Freq. 1)
- crystallize minerals
• Syn:
crystallise, crystalize, crystalise
• Derivationally related forms:
crystal (for: crystalize), crystallisation (for: crystallise), crystallization, crystallizing, crystal
• Topics:
physics, natural philosophy
• Hypernyms:
change integrity
• Cause:
crystalize, crystalise, effloresce
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Something ----s something
4. assume crystalline form;
become crystallized
• Syn:
crystalize, crystalise, effloresce
• Derivationally related forms:
crystal (for: crystalize), crystallization, crystallizing, crystal
• Hypernyms:
solidify
• Hyponyms:
devitrify
• Verb Frames:
- Something ----s

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  crystalize, crystalise, effloresce, crystallise