Is there any single word to express `make you understand`? [closed]
Is there any single word to express make you understand?
I often face problem to replace the phrase make you understand when I say something to my audience like,
"I did it to make you understand the purpose"
What can be the correct word?
Solution 1:
I like this one:
From https://www.dictionary.com/browse/elucidate
elucidate[ ih-loo-si-deyt ]
verb (used with object), e·lu·ci·dat·ed, e·lu·ci·dat·ing. to make lucid or clear; throw light upon; explain
verb (used without object), e·lu·ci·dat·ed, e·lu·ci·dat·ing. to provide clarification; explain.
Solution 2:
Not exactly what you're looking for, but, I would tend to use:
- Instill
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/instill
to put a feeling, idea, or principle gradually into someone's mind, so that it has a strong influence on the way that person thinks or behaves
And I'd modify your sentence thusly:
"I took your bike to instill in you that stealing is wrong"
Solution 3:
I suggest this single word
I did it to enlighten you as to the purpose.
From Lexico
enlighten
VERB1 Give (someone) greater knowledge and understanding about a subject or situation.
Thanks for educating and enlightening me.
Solution 4:
I would go with an alternate construction, to make it sound less aggressive.
illuminate
to explain and show more clearly something that is difficult to understand
Cambridge online
I did that to illuminate the purpose.
highlight
to attract attention to or emphasize something important
...also from Cambridge. Synonyms include spotlight, emphasize etc
I did that to emphasize/highlight the purpose.
NB: not sure if I would use 'purpose'