demystify
verb
de·mys·ti·fy
(ˌ)dē-ˈmi-stə-ˌfī 
demystified; demystifying; demystifies
: to eliminate the mystifying features of
Synonyms
Examples of demystify in a Sentence
The class is intended to demystify the process of using a computer.
a wine book that does a lot to demystify the subject for the casual drinker who just wants a good bottle for dinner
Recent Examples on the Web
Tom Nguyen’s teaching style is patient, aimed at demystifying an object many of his students have spent their lives fearing, even hating.
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James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2024
By observing four beluga whales at Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut, researchers at the University of Rhode Island set out to demystify this phenomenon.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 2 May 2024
To demystify the operation, Allure has commissioned a series of stories looking at it from every angle.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 1 May 2024
This shift aims to demystify menopause for women, presenting it within the broader, more relatable context of healthy aging.
—Angela Chan, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Join McGrail Vineyards’ staff for an educational and delicious event demystifying the secrets of professional wine tasting.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2024
Another popular class is on paella, one of those dishes that people are very much intimidated by, said Casiano, and this class demystifies the process.
—Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2024
Agents and brokers demystify local markets and neighborhoods and provide access to extensive information about available homes.
—Tim Hur, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2024
Her goal is to demystify nutrition (mis)information and facilitate digestive comfort.
—Suzanne Finkel, Verywell Health, 25 Mar. 2024
James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2024
By observing four beluga whales at Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut, researchers at the University of Rhode Island set out to demystify this phenomenon.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 2 May 2024
To demystify the operation, Allure has commissioned a series of stories looking at it from every angle.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 1 May 2024
This shift aims to demystify menopause for women, presenting it within the broader, more relatable context of healthy aging.
—Angela Chan, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Join McGrail Vineyards’ staff for an educational and delicious event demystifying the secrets of professional wine tasting.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2024
Another popular class is on paella, one of those dishes that people are very much intimidated by, said Casiano, and this class demystifies the process.
—Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2024
Agents and brokers demystify local markets and neighborhoods and provide access to extensive information about available homes.
—Tim Hur, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2024
Her goal is to demystify nutrition (mis)information and facilitate digestive comfort.
—Suzanne Finkel, Verywell Health, 25 Mar. 2024
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“Demystify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demystify. Accessed 19 May. 2024.
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