Tease out
verb
To carefully separate or manage to understand something from a complex situation.
He was able to tease out the truth from the complex web of lies.
Often appears as...
- tease out the truth
- tease out the details
verb
To obtain something from something else by long, careful searching or questioning.
The detectives were able to tease out information from the suspect.
Often appears as...
- tease out information
- tease out evidence
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
verb
To gently pull or comb tangled threads, fibers, etc. into separate strands.
I had to tease out the knots from my daughter's hair after she played in the park.
Often appears as...
- tease out knots
- tease out tangles
verb
To carefully separate or manage to understand something from a complex situation.
He was able to tease out the truth from the complex web of lies.
Often appears as...
- tease out the truth
- tease out the details
verb
To obtain something from something else by long, careful searching or questioning.
The detectives were able to tease out information from the suspect.
Often appears as...
- tease out information
- tease out evidence
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
verb
To gently pull or comb tangled threads, fibers, etc. into separate strands.
I had to tease out the knots from my daughter's hair after she played in the park.
Often appears as...
- tease out knots
- tease out tangles
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Analytical Skill
Use 'tease out' to indicate a process of careful analysis to understand complex matters.
It took time to tease out the implications of the new study.
Pro Tip 2/3Patience Required
'Tease out' often suggests a time-consuming process requiring patience and attention to detail.
The editor had to tease out the main points from the lengthy article.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
When not referring to actual threads or fibers, 'tease out' is metaphorical for understanding complications.
We need to tease out the factors contributing to climate change.
Pro Tip 1/3Analytical Skill
Use 'tease out' to indicate a process of careful analysis to understand complex matters.
It took time to tease out the implications of the new study.
Pro Tip 2/3Patience Required
'Tease out' often suggests a time-consuming process requiring patience and attention to detail.
The editor had to tease out the main points from the lengthy article.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
When not referring to actual threads or fibers, 'tease out' is metaphorical for understanding complications.
We need to tease out the factors contributing to climate change.
Pro Tip 1/3Analytical Skill
Use 'tease out' to indicate a process of careful analysis to understand complex matters.
It took time to tease out the implications of the new study.
Pro Tip 2/3Patience Required
'Tease out' often suggests a time-consuming process requiring patience and attention to detail.
The editor had to tease out the main points from the lengthy article.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
When not referring to actual threads or fibers, 'tease out' is metaphorical for understanding complications.
We need to tease out the factors contributing to climate change.
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