crystallize

Words with a similar base: crystallize

'crystallize'

[crystallize.v.01] as in: cause to take on a definite and clear shape

Examples:
He tried to crystallize his thoughts

'crystallize'

[clear.v.10] as in: make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

Examples:
Could you clarify these remarks?
Clear up the question of who is at fault

'crystallize'

[crystallize.v.03] as in: cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form

Examples:
crystallize minerals

'crystallize'

[crystallize.v.04] as in: assume crystalline form; become crystallized

Origins

					crystallize (English)
├── -ize (English)
│   └── -isen (Middle English (1100-1500))
│       └── -iser (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
│           └── -izare (Latin)
│               └── -ιζειν (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
└── crystal (English)
    └── cristal (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
        └── crystallum (Latin)
            └── κρύσταλλοσ (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

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