elucidate in German
elucidate in German is erläutern, erklären, verdeutlichen — elucidate means to make something clearer by explaining it, especially something that was confusing or only half understood.
elucidate in German
erläutern
(figurative) To make (something) clear and understandable; to clarify, to illuminate, to shed light on.
erklären
(figurative) To make (something) clear and understandable; to clarify, to illuminate, to shed light on.
verdeutlichen
(figurative) To make (something) clear and understandable; to clarify, to illuminate, to shed light on.
What does "elucidate" mean?
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verb To make something clearer by explaining it, especially something that was confusing or only half understood.
"The footnotes elucidate several obscure passages in the poem."
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elucidate in a sentence
- The footnotes elucidate several obscure passages in the poem.
- Could you elucidate what you meant by "restructuring"?
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What is "elucidate" in German?
"elucidate" in German is erläutern, erklären, verdeutlichen. elucidate means: To make something clearer by explaining it, especially something that was confusing or only half understood.
How do you use "elucidate" in a sentence?
Example: "The footnotes elucidate several obscure passages in the poem." In German, "elucidate" is erläutern, erklären, verdeutlichen.
Are there other ways to say "elucidate" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "elucidate": erläutern, erklären, verdeutlichen.
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