| Verb | 1. | crystallize - cause to take on a definite and clear shape; "He tried to crystallize his thoughts"shape, form - give a shape or form to; "shape the dough" | |
| 2. | crystallize - make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear; "Could you clarify these remarks?"; "Clear up the question of who is at fault"crystalise, crystalize, crystallise, shed light on, sort out, elucidate, illuminate, enlighten, straighten out, clear up, clear | |
| 3. | crystallize - cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form; "crystallize minerals" | |
| 4. | crystallize - assume crystalline form; become crystallizedsolidify - become solid; "The metal solidified when it cooled" | |