Verb
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cause to take on a definite and clear shape
"He tried to crystallize his thoughts"
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assume crystalline form
become crystallized
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cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form
"crystallize minerals"
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make free from confusion or ambiguity
make clear
"Could you clarify these remarks?"
"Clear up the question of who is at fault"
- clear up - shed light on - straighten out - sort out