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Synonyms & Similar Words
elucidate
explain
interpret
expound
illuminate
shed light on
clear up
decipher
decode
demonstrate
describe
detail
enlighten
exemplify
explicate
illustrate
instruct
make clear
outline
simplify
spell out
define
detail
disenchant
disentangle
unravel
untangle
uncover
unveil
expose
reveal
transparentize
deobfuscate
disambiguate
Meaning of Clarify
According to Merriam-Webster, "clarify" means to make clear or easier to understand, to remove impurities or sediment from a liquid, or to make a liquid clear or transparent.
Definitions
- The Cambridge Dictionary defines "clarify" as to make something clearer or easier to understand by explaining or interpreting it, or to make a liquid clear by removing impurities.
- The Oxford Dictionary defines "clarify" as to make a statement or situation clearer by explaining or interpreting it, or to remove impurities or sediment from a liquid.
Example Uses
- The teacher tried to clarify the complex math concept for her students by using visual aids and real-life examples.
- The company issued a statement to clarify its position on the controversial issue.
- The scientist used a centrifuge to clarify the muddy water sample before analyzing it.