crystalize in WordNet English dictionary

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

crystalize in English Wiktionary