definition of
elucidate

[1] #1 elucidate v. [clarify, clear up] make clear and (more) comprehensible; "clarify the mystery surrounding her death". wn

[2] #2 elucidate v. [clear, clear up, shed light on, crystallize, crystallise, crystalize, crystalise, straighten out, sort out, enlighten, illuminate] make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear; "Could you clarify these remarks?"; "Clear up the question of who is at fault". wn