crystallize

v 1: cause to take on a definite and clear shape; "He tried to

crystallize his thoughts"

2: make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear: "Could

you clarify these remarks?"; "Clear up the question of who

is at fault" [syn: {clarify}, {clear}, {clear up}, {shed

light on}, {straighten out}, {sort out}, {enlighten}, {illuminate},

{elucidate}] [ant: {confuse}]

3: cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form;

"crystallize minerals"

4: assume crystalline form; become crystallized [syn: {crystalize},

{effloresce}]