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- DictionaryCrys·tal·lize/ˈkristəˌlīz/
verb
- 1. form or cause to form crystals: "when most liquids freeze they crystallize"
- 2. make or become definite and clear: "vague feelings of unrest crystallized into something more concrete"
May 17, 2024 · If you crystallize an opinion or idea, or if it crystallizes, it becomes fixed and definite in someone's mind. He has managed to crystallize the feelings of millions of ordinary Russians. Synonyms: take shape, form, become clear, come together More Synonyms of crystallize. 2. transitive verb/intransitive verb.
crystallize. [ kris-tl-ahyz ] show ipa. See synonyms for crystallize on Thesaurus.com. verb (used with object), crys·tal·lized, crys·tal·liz·ing. to form into crystals; cause to assume crystalline form. to give definite or concrete form to: to crystallize an idea. to coat with sugar. See more.
1 [intransitive, transitive] (of thoughts, plans, beliefs, etc.) to become clear and fixed; to make thoughts, beliefs, etc. clear and fixed Our ideas began to crystallize into a definite plan. crystallize something The final chapter crystallizes all the main issues.
cause to take on a definite and clear shape. synonyms: crystalise, crystallise, crystallize. see more. verb. make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear. synonyms: clear, clear up, crystalise, crystallise, crystallize, elucidate, enlighten, illuminate, shed light on, sort out, straighten out. see more.
Apr 15, 2024 · ( transitive) to give something a definite or precise form. After some thought, I crystallized my ideas for the paper. ( intransitive) to take a definite form. My ideas crystallized overnight. ( transitive) to coat something with crystals, especially with sugar. We crystallized the fruit by coating in sugar. Derived terms [ edit] crystallizable.
What does the verb crystallize mean? There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb crystallize. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. crystallize has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. chemistry (early 1600s) crystals (mid 1600s) finance (1890s) See meaning & use.
to give definite or concrete form to: to crystallize an idea. Food to coat with sugar. v.i. Crystallography to form crystals; become crystalline in form. to assume definite or concrete form. Also, [ esp. Brit.,] crys′tal•lise′. crystall - + - ize 1590–1600. crys′tal•liz′a•bil′i•ty, n. crys′tal•liz′a•ble, adj. crys′tal•liz′er, n.
