crystalize
    v 1: make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear; "Could
         you clarify these remarks?"; "Clear up the question of who
         is at fault" [syn: clear, clear up, shed light on,
         crystallize, crystallise, crystalize, crystalise,
         straighten out, sort out, enlighten, illuminate,
         elucidate]
    2: cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form;
       "crystallize minerals" [syn: crystallize, crystallise,
       crystalize, crystalise]
    3: assume crystalline form; become crystallized [syn:
       crystallize, crystalize, crystalise, effloresce]
    4: cause to take on a definite and clear shape; "He tried to
       crystallize his thoughts" [syn: crystallize, crystallise,
       crystalise, crystalize]