Crystallise (Verb)
Meaning 1
Make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear; "Could you clarify these remarks?"; "Clear up the question of who is at fault".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- The statement needed to crystallise the core values of the company to ensure everyone understood its mission.
- Through repetition and emphasis, the trainer helped crystallise the complex ideas in the participants' minds.
- Her response served to crystallise the confusion, and the students finally grasped the concept.
- Each example solidified her points, helping to crystallise the differing interpretations of the data.
- By summarizing the main arguments, the author managed to crystallise the central theme of the essay.
Synonyms
- Crystalise
- Clear Up
- Crystalize
- Elucidate
- Sort Out
- Illuminate
- Straighten Out
- Clear
- Shed Light On
- Crystallize
- Enlighten
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Cause to take on a definite and clear shape; "He tried to crystallize his thoughts".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- As the data was analyzed, the team's ideas began to crystallise around a new business strategy.
- Her experience in the field helped to crystallise her opinion on the importance of sustainability.
- The discussion was meant to crystallise the group's goals and objectives for the upcoming project.
- After months of brainstorming, the concept finally began to crystallise, taking shape as a viable product.
- The philosopher spent years trying to crystallise her thoughts on the meaning of life into a cohesive theory.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
Cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form; "crystallize minerals".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- Cooling the solution slowly allowed the minerals to crystallise into beautiful crystal formations.
- As the mixture sat undisturbed, the compounds began to crystallise on the surface of the solution.
- Scientists carefully controlled the temperature and pressure to crystallise the rare minerals.
- The presence of a seed crystal can cause other substances to crystallise more easily.
- Under ideal conditions, the substances in the solution will begin to crystallise into distinct crystals within a few days.