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elucidate

verb

ɪˈluː.sɪ.deɪt

Meaning

make (something) clear; explain.

Make something clear; explain in detail.

The professor elucidated the theory with simple examples.

The professor elucidated the complex physics theory.

explain, clarify, illuminate

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explain, clarify

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explain, clarify, illuminate

confuse, obscure, muddle

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confuse, obscure

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obscure, confuse, muddle

to push or prod with a finger or pointed object

To officially prevent someone from doing something.

Obstruct or delay the progress of something.

To introduce a substance, especially a drug, into the body using a needle.

To make someone very angry or extremely annoyed.

to clear someone of blame or suspicion