elucidate
verb
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Elucidate comes from the Latin term lucidus, which means "lucid." Lucidus, in turn, comes from the verb lucēre, meaning "to shine." So elucidating can be thought of as the figurative equivalent of shining a light on something to make it easier to see.
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Anders Brodin, Scientific American, 25 June 2024
With features that deliver sophisticated care to every strand, this section elucidates the dryer's ability to emit negative ions and maintain consistent temperature control.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
This year’s Father Noir project continues to feature images of celebrity dads who are elucidating those findings, including actor and singer Rotimi, P-Valley star J. Alphonse Nicholson, NBA player John Wall, Zatima actor Devale Ellis, and singer-songwriter Eric Bellinger.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 14 June 2024
Regarding the negotiations that began in 1968 and ultimately yielded the Paris peace accords in January 1973, Nguyen exhaustively elucidates the twists and turns in the North's bargaining posture.
—Fredrik Logevall, Foreign Affairs, 24 Oct. 2012
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“Elucidate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elucidate. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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