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elucidate

verbHigh-frequency wordMore E words

to make something clear by explaining it

Word origin: From Latin lucidus, clear or bright, from lux, light.

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In a sentence

Elucidate in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing elucidate in a sentence.

The professor used diagrams to elucidate the abstract theory.

The appendix elucidates the statistical methods that the main text only summarizes.

Synonyms
clarifyexplainilluminate
Antonyms
obscureconfusemuddle
Usage & nuance

Using “elucidate” well

Elucidate means to throw light on something difficult, making it clear through explanation. It is more formal than explain and emphasizes clearing up confusion.

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Common questions

Questions about “elucidate”

Elucidate (verb) means to make something clear by explaining it
Here is elucidate used in an example sentence: "The professor used diagrams to elucidate the abstract theory." Another example: "The appendix elucidates the statistical methods that the main text only summarizes."
Common synonyms for elucidate include clarify, explain, illuminate.
Antonyms of elucidate include obscure, confuse, muddle.
Clusters with clarify, explain, and illuminate in Sentence Equivalence. Its antonyms obscure, confuse, and muddle mark the opposite.
Yes. Elucidate is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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