crystalize

Verb (4)

1. make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear“Could you clarify these remarks?”“Clear up the question of who is at fault”Synonyms: clearclear upshed light oncrystallizecrystallisecrystalisestraighten outsort outenlightenilluminateelucidateMore general clarify, clear up
2. cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form“crystallize minerals”Synonyms: crystallizecrystallisecrystaliseMore general change integrityCauses crystallize, crystalise
3. assume crystalline form; become crystallizedSynonyms: crystallizecrystaliseeffloresceMore general solidifyMore specific devitrify
4. cause to take on a definite and clear shape“He tried to crystallize his thoughts”Synonyms: crystallizecrystallisecrystaliseMore general shape, form