elucidates

The word “elucidates” has 4 syllables: e-lu-ci-dates

It's pronounced as /ɪˈluː.sɪ.deɪts/


What is synonym and antonym for elucidates?

In the thesaurus, “elucidates” has 30 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for elucidates along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for elucidates

  • analyzes
  • annotates
  • breaks down
  • clarifies
  • commentates
  • construes
  • deciphers
  • decodes
  • defines
  • demonstrates
  • demystifies
  • disentangles
  • explains
  • explicates
  • expounds
  • gets across
  • glosses
  • illuminates
  • illustrates
  • interprets
  • resolves
  • simplifies
  • solves
  • specifies
  • spells out
  • undoes
  • unravels
  • unriddles
  • unscrambles
  • untangles

Antonyms for elucidates

Meanings of elucidates

  • verb
    1. To make clear; to clarify; to shed light upon.

Example Sentences

  • The diagram clearly elucidates the structure of the molecule.
  • Her explanation elucidates the purpose of the new policy.
  • This article elucidates the reasons behind the economic shift.
  • The speaker elucidates complex topics with ease and clarity.
  • His research elucidates how memory works in the human brain.

On this page you'll find 36 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to elucidates, such as: analyzes, annotates, befogs, breaks down, clarifies, clouds, commentates.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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illuminates

  • accents
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illustrates

  • adduces
  • adorn
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  • breaks down
  • bring home
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  • embody
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