Demystify Meaning
/diːˈmɪstɪfaɪ/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
verbTo remove the mystery from something; to explain or clarify.
Sentence Examples
Healthy discussions can demystify many topics.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The teacher used simple analogies to ____ the difficult math concept.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Healthy discussions can ____ many topics.
Word Origin & History
From French démystifier, or de- + mystify.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"“Our goal is to demystify and hold accountable those new technologies to avoid some of the mistakes of the past,” Mr. Blumenthal said. “Congress failed to meet the moment on social media.”"
— 2023 May 16, Cecilia Kang, quoting Richard Blumenthal, “OpenAI’s Sam Altman Urges A.I. Regulation in Senate Hearing”, in The New York Times, →ISSN:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The teacher used simple analogies to ____ the difficult math concept.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Healthy discussions can ____ many topics.