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crystallize v. [
crystallise, crystalise, crystalize] cause to take on a definite and clear shape; "He tried to crystallize his thoughts"
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crystallize v. [
clear, clear up, shed light on, crystallise, crystalize, crystalise, straighten out, sort out, enlighten, illuminate, elucidate] make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear; "Could you clarify these remarks?"; "Clear up the question of who is at fault"
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crystallize v. [
crystallise, crystalize, crystalise] cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form; "crystallize minerals"
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crystallize v. [
crystalize, crystalise, effloresce] assume crystalline form; become crystallized
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