How do you pronounce elucidate?

elucidate is pronounced as /ɪˈluːsɪdeɪt/.

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elucidate

💡elucidate

verb

/ɪˈluːsɪdeɪt/

elsewhere elude

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Meaning

to make something clear; to explain

make (something) clear; explain.

Make something clear; explain in detail.

Example Sentences

The teacher tried to elucidate the complex theory.

The professor elucidated the theory with simple examples.

The professor elucidated the complex physics theory.

Synonyms

explain, clarify, illustrate, interpret, illuminate

Entry 1

explain, clarify, illustrate, interpret

Entry 2

explain, clarify

Entry 3

explain, clarify, illuminate

Antonyms

confuse, obscure, muddle

Entry 1

confuse, obscure

Entry 2

confuse, obscure

Entry 3

obscure, confuse, muddle

Collocations

elucidate a concept, elucidate the problem, try to elucidate

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