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Crystallize

To cause to form crystals, or to assume the crystalline form.

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Clarify 76% connected

To make clear or bright by freeing from feculent matter; to defecate; to fine; -- said of liquids, as wine or sirup.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Elucidate 76% connected

To make clear or manifest; to render more intelligible; to illustrate; as, an example will elucidate the subject.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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form 76% connected

A suffix used to denote in the form / shape of, resembling, etc.; as, valiform; oviform.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Shape 76% connected

To form or create; especially, to mold or make into a particular form; to give proper form or figure to.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Solidify 76% connected

To make solid or compact.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Manner of action 1

Devitrify 76% connected

To deprive of glasslike character; to take away vitreous luster and transparency from.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Causes 1

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Clear 92% connected

Free from opaqueness; transparent; bright; light; luminous; unclouded.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Crystallise 92% connected

To make an idea or pattern become clear and definite.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Effloresce 92% connected

To blossom forth.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Elucidate 92% connected

To make clear or manifest; to render more intelligible; to illustrate; as, an example will elucidate the subject.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Enlighten 92% connected

To supply with light; to illuminate; as, the sun enlightens the earth.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Illuminate 92% connected

To make light; to throw light on; to supply with light, literally or figuratively; to brighten.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

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