clarify

[klar-uh-fahy] / ˈklær əˌfaɪ /

VERB

explain, make clear

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analyze clear up define formulate interpret resolve simplify spell out

STRONG

delineate elucidate illuminate illustrate settle

WEAK

break down draw a picture make perfectly clear make plain shed light on straighten out throw light on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

complicate confuse question

STRONG

mix up obscure

WEAK

dirty muddle muddy

VERB

purify

Synonyms

STRONG

clean cleanse distill filter rarefy refine

WEAK

depurate

Antonyms

STRONG

dirty pollute soil

WEAK

confuse muddle muddy

Example Sentences

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Scientists have now clarified how deuterons form under extreme conditions.

From Science Daily

Tesla did not respond to requests for comment to clarify this remark.

From BBC

But in case there was any doubt, she clarified her feelings about space travel in an interview with BBC Radio 2.

From BBC

The researchers began by clarifying what "work" means for laser light.

From Science Daily

The final phase will recall witnesses mentioned in the first phase to clarify or make additions to their statements.

From BBC