/ Dictionary / Index E elucidate: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: e•lu•ci•date Pronunciation: (i-l'si-dāt"), [key] — v., -dat•ed, -dat•ing. —v.t. to make lucid or clear; throw light upon; explain: an explanation that elucidated his recent strange behavior. —v.i. to provide clarification; explain. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: elucidate (Thesaurus) eluate elucubrate Related Content Daily Word Quiz: designate Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language