elucidate

/ɪˈɫusəˌdeɪt/

to make something clear; explain

elucidate in a sentence

“Can you elucidate your reasoning?”

Late Latin elucidare to make clear (from e- out + lucidus clear)

Related Words

clarify

to make a statement or situation less confused

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to analyze and develop an idea in detail

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demystify

to make something easier to understand

expound

to present and explain a theory or idea in detail

elaborate

to develop or present in detail