tease out

The phrase 'tease out' implies a process of careful and deliberate extraction or separation, often requiring patience and persistence.

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Definition

B2Information Gathering

(general)To extract information, details, or a solution through careful and persistent effort.

Example

The journalist managed to tease out the truth from the reluctant interviewee.

B2Problem Solving

(general)To identify or uncover subtle or hidden aspects of a problem or situation.

Example

It took hours to tease out the underlying issues in the complex case.

B2Hairdressing

(technical)To separate strands of hair by combing or gently pulling them apart.

Example

The stylist carefully teased out the tangles from her hair.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "tease out":

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