cause to take on a definite and clear shape; He tried to crystallize his thoughts
[ Syn: crystallise , crystalise , crystalize ]
make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear; Could you clarify these remarks?; Clear up the question of who is at fault
[ Syn: clear , clear up , shed light on , crystallise , crystalize , crystalise , straighten out , sort out , enlighten , illuminate , elucidate ]
cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form; crystallize minerals
[ Syn: crystallise , crystalize , crystalise ]
assume crystalline form; become crystallized
[ Syn: crystalize , crystalise , effloresce ]