crystalise
Become clear, solid
Crystalise is the British spelling of crystallize.
To crystalise is to form crystals, as when dissolved sugar solidifies into rock candy.
Figuratively, vague ideas crystalise when they become clear and definite: Her plans finally crystalised after months of uncertainty.
An event can crystalise opposition or support by giving it concrete form.
Make something understandable
- defineState precise meaning
- solidifyMake or become hard
- coalesceUnite into one mass
- emergeCome out into view
focus · sharpen · distill · refine · articulate · formulate · concrete · manifest
Make or become hard
- hardenMake or become firm
- formShape or document
- precipitateHeadlong and reckless
- latticeOpenwork of crossed strips
structure · facets · geometry · symmetry · nucleation · growth · mineral · quartz
Sugary edible treats
- gingerPungent culinary rhizome
- fruitEdible plant ovary
- glazeThin lustrous coating
- sugar-coatMake easier to accept
confection · preserve · sweetmeat · peel · citrus · violet · rose petal · coating
clarify
Make something understandable
emerge · focus · sharpen · distill · refine · articulate · formulate · concrete · manifest · realize
solidify
Make or become hard
- hardenMake or become firm
- formShape or document
- precipitateHeadlong and reckless
lattice · structure · facets · geometry · symmetry · nucleation · growth · mineral · quartz · salt
candy
Sugary edible treats
sugar-coat · confection · preserve · sweetmeat · peel · citrus · violet · rose petal · coating · syrup
crystalize, crystalizes, crystalized, crystalised, crystalizing, crystalising