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Crystalise (Verb)

Cause to take on a definite and clear shape; "He tried to crystallize his thoughts".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

She spent hours writing in her journal to crystallise her feelings and reflect on the past year.
As she spoke, her ideas began to crystallise into a clear plan for the future.
The exercise helped him crystallise his priorities and make a decision.
The writer's use of vivid imagery helped to crystallise the scene in the reader's mind.
The workshop enabled participants to crystallise their thoughts and turn them into actionable goals.

Cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form; "crystallize minerals".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The heat from the solution helped mineral salts to crystallise at the bottom of the container.
In this process, the rock's minerals crystallise over millions of years under immense pressure.
A high concentration of sugar in the mixture encourages it to crystallise eventually.
The ancient spring was famous for the way minerals in the water could crystallise into beautiful crystals.
Changes in temperature can affect the rate at which saltpeter can crystallise in caves.

Make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear; "Could you clarify these remarks?"; "Clear up the question of who is at fault".

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

The manager's explanation helped to crystalise the company's vision and long-term goals for the employees.
A press conference was called to crystalise the facts surrounding the accident.
As the details surfaced, they began to crystalise the events leading up to the tragedy.
The recent investigation findings have helped to crystalise the reasons behind the economic decline.
Years of research crystalised the vague ideas into a concrete and actionable plan.

Assume crystalline form; become crystallized.

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The dissolved salt began to crystallise as it cooled down in the experimental flask.
Her concepts crystallised into a well-structured business plan after several months of brainstorming.
The water vapour in the cold air started to crystallise into tiny ice crystals, eventually forming a thin layer of frost on the windowpane.
During the drying process, the concentrated sugars crystallised, giving the honey its characteristic solid texture.
After many failed attempts, the team's ideas finally crystallised, resulting in an innovative solution to their engineering problem.