elucidate

/ɪˈlu·sɪˌdeɪt/ v [I/T] fml

Definition

› to explain or make clear: [T] I hope my book will elucidate the complex issues we face.

(Definition of elucidate v from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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