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crystallize

 
Verb crystallize has 4 senses
  1. crystallize, crystallise, crystalise, crystalize - cause to take on a definite and clear shape; "He tried to crystallize his thoughts"
    --1 is one way to shape, form
    Derived form: noun crystallization3
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s something
  2. clear, clear up, shed light on, crystallize, crystallise, crystalize, crystalise, straighten out, sort out, enlighten, illuminate, elucidate - make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear; "Could you clarify these remarks?"; "Clear up the question of who is at fault"
    --2 is one way to clarify, clear up, elucidate
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s something
  3. crystallize, crystallise, crystalize, crystalise - cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form; "crystallize minerals"
    --3 is one way to change integrity
    Derived forms: noun crystallization1, noun crystallization2, noun crystallizing1, noun crystal4, noun crystal1
    Sample sentences:
    Somebody ----s something
    Something ----s something
  4. crystallize, crystalize, crystalise, effloresce - assume crystalline form; become crystallized
    --4 is one way to solidify
    Derived forms: noun crystallization1, noun crystallization2, noun crystallizing1, noun crystal4, noun crystal1
    Sample sentence:
    Something ----s
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