crystallize, v.
(crystallized, crystallizes, crystallizing)
freq. cnt. 4
(crystallized, crystallizes, crystallizing)
freq. cnt. 4
cause to take on a definite and clear shape
<verb.change> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
crystalise crystalize crystallise crystallize
sample sentences
"He tried to crystallize his thoughts"verb frames
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derivationally related form
semantic pointers
hypernym
cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form
<verb.change> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
crystalise crystalize crystallise crystallize
sample sentences
"crystallize minerals"verb frames
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lexical pointers
derivationally related form
lexical pointers
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semantic pointers
domain of synset (topic)
hypernym
cause
make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
<verb.cognition> freq. cnt.: 11 freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
clear clear up crystalise crystalize crystallise crystallize elucidate enlighten illuminate shed light on sort out straighten out
sample sentences
"Could you clarify these remarks?""Clear up the question of who is at fault"
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lexical pointers
derivationally related form
lexical pointers
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semantic pointers
hypernym
assume crystalline form; become crystallized
<verb.change>
crystalise crystalize crystallize effloresce
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lexical pointers
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