Verb
delineate
IPA /dɪˈlɪnieɪt/
To describe or show the details and boundaries of something clearly and precisely.
See example sentence: delineate
The guide used a map to delineate the route through the village.
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elucidate
IPA /ɪˈluːsɪˌdeɪt/
To explain a difficult or unclear idea so that other people can understand it more easily and fully.
See example sentence: elucidate
The museum guide used a simple story to elucidate the painting's meaning.
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