e•lu•ci•date
ĭ-loo͞′sĭ-dāt″







  • intransitive verb

    To make clear or plain, especially by explanation; clarify. synonym: explain.




  • intransitive verb

    To explain or clarify something.





  • To make clear or manifest; throw light upon; explain; render intelligible; illustrate: as, an experiment may elucidate a theory.