crystallize

Meanings

• cause to take on a definite and clear shape
  • "He tried to crystallize his thoughts"
• make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
• cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form
  • "crystallize minerals"
• assume crystalline form; become crystallized

Synonyms

clear, clear up, crystalise, crystalize, crystallise, effloresce, elucidate, enlighten, illuminate, shed light on, sort out, straighten out