demystify
pronunciation
How to pronounce demystify in British English:
UK [ˌdi:ˈmɪstɪfaɪ]
How to pronounce demystify in American English:
US [ˌdi'mɪstɪfaɪ]
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- Verb:
- make less mysterious or remove the mystery from
Word Origin
- demystify (v.)
- 1963; see de- + mystify. Related: Demystified; demystifying.
Example
- 1. Let 's demystify the event by explaining what it is all about .
- 2. Unless we find a way to demystify finance and reintegrate it into society , it will be hard to build healthier banks .
- 3. The appeal of such a picture is obvious : it promises to demystify minds and their operations , neatly integrating them into the material world .
- 4. At its most successful , vanished will demystify science , make it cooler and more approachable , and players will recognize the real impact science has on the world .
- 5. But even a management consultant can demystify china .