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- Dictionaryclarify/ˈklarɪfʌɪ/
verb
- 1. make (a statement or situation) less confused and more comprehensible: "the report managed to clarify the government's position" Similar Opposite
- 2. melt (butter) in order to separate out the water and milk solids: "clarify the butter by using a spoon to skim off the foam" Similar
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CLARIFY definition: 1. to make something clear or easier to understand by giving more details or a simpler explanation…. Learn more.
1. : to make understandable. clarify a subject. The president was forced to clarify his position on the issue. 2. : to free of confusion. needs time to clarify his thoughts. 3. : to make (a liquid or something liquefied) clear or pure usually by freeing from suspended matter. clarify syrup. intransitive verb. : to become clear.
Clarify definition: to make (an idea, statement, etc.) clear or intelligible; to free from ambiguity.. See examples of CLARIFY used in a sentence.
CLARIFY meaning: 1. to make something clear or easier to understand by giving more details or a simpler explanation…. Learn more.
To clarify something means to make it easier to understand, usually by explaining it in more detail. [formal] Thank you for writing and allowing me to clarify the present position. [VERB noun] A bank spokesperson was unable to clarify the situation. [VERB noun] Synonyms: explain, resolve, interpret, illuminate More Synonyms of clarify.
Clarify means to clear up confusion and make it all understandable. In a heart-breaking text, she clarified that she never ever wanted to see him again. It also means to remove impurities in a liquid; you clarify butter by gently heating it.
(formal) to make something clearer or easier to understand. clarify something to clarify a situation/problem/issue. I hope this clarifies my position. The law on drugs needs to be clarified. Talking to someone has helped clarify my feelings. clarify what/how, etc… She asked him to clarify what he meant. Language Bank define. Extra Examples.
