elucidate

Universal Words verb (formal) to make sth clearer by explaining it more fully: [VN] He elucidated a point of grammar. * The aim of the report is to elucidate the main points of the new regulations. * [Vwh-] I will try to elucidate what I think the problems are. * [V] Let me elucidate. elucidation noun [U,C]: Their objectives and methods require further elucidation.