elucidate
The word “elucidate” has 4 syllables: e-lu-ci-date
It's pronounced as /ɪˈluː.sɪ.deɪt/
What is synonym and antonym for elucidate?
In the thesaurus, “elucidate” has 42 synonyms and 14 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for elucidate along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for elucidate
- analyze
- annotate
- break down
- clarify
- clear
- clear up
- commentate
- construe
- decipher
- decode
- define
- demonstrate
- demystify
- disentangle
- draw a picture
- enlighten
- exemplify
- explain
- explicate
- expound
- get across
- gloss
- illuminate
- illustrate
- interpret
- make perfectly clear
- make plain
- make see daylight
- prove
- resolve
- shed light on
- simplify
- solve
- specify
- spell out
- throw light on
- undo
- unfold
- unravel
- unriddle
- unscramble
- untangle
Antonyms for elucidate
- be vague
- befog
- cloud
- complicate
- conceal
- confound
- confuse
- distract
- hide
- make ambiguous
- mix up
- mystify
- obfuscate
- obscure
Meanings of elucidate
- verb
- To make clear; to clarify; to shed light upon.
Example Sentences
- The professor tried to elucidate the complex theory with simple diagrams.
- Can you elucidate what you meant by that statement?
- Her job was to elucidate the policy changes to the public.
- The article aims to elucidate the causes of climate change.
- He used charts and examples to elucidate his point clearly.
On this page you'll find 56 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to elucidate, such as: analyze, annotate, be vague, befog, break down, clarify, clear.
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