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dilucidar

to elucidate

verb dee-loo-see-DAHR Rare

Also means

to clarify

Usage Note

Dilucidar is a formal verb meaning to shed light on a problem or mystery, making it clear. It is more elevated than aclarar and appears mainly in journalism, law, and academic writing — for example, dilucidar los hechos (to establish the facts). It is a regular -ar verb.

Examples

"La investigación ayudará a dilucidar los hechos."

Natural Translation

The investigation will help to elucidate the facts.

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