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clarify

[ klar-uh-fahy ]

verb (used with object)

clarified, clarifying.
  1. to make (an idea, statement, etc.) clear or intelligible; to free from ambiguity.

    Synonyms: , , ,

  2. to remove solid matter from (a liquid); to make into a clear or pellucid liquid.
  3. to free (the mind, intelligence, etc.) from confusion; revive:

    The short nap clarified his thoughts.



verb (used without object)

clarified, clarifying.
  1. to become clear, pure, or intelligible:

    The political situation clarified.

clarify

/ ˈæɪˌڲɪ /

verb

  1. to make or become clear or easy to understand
  2. to make or become free of impurities
  3. to make (fat, butter, etc) clear by heating, etc, or (of fat, etc) to become clear as a result of such a process
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈˌھ, noun
  • ˌھˈپDz, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • ··ھ··پDz [klar-, uh, -f, uh, -, key, -sh, uh, n], noun
  • ··ھ· noun
  • ԴDz···ھ adjective
  • ܲ···ھ adjective
  • ܲ···ڲ·Բ adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of clarify1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Middle French clarifier, from Late Latin ھ, equivalent to Latin (ܲ) “clear” + -ify
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Word History and Origins

Origin of clarify1

C14: from Old French clarifier, from Late Latin ھ, from Latin ܲ clear + facere to make
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Example Sentences

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On that occasion, according to Jalisco prosecutors, authorities arrested 10 suspects who remain in custody, though authorities have not clarified what charges they face.

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I asked Valadao’s office to clarify his position but got no response.

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In a video posted Sunday, the “After Hours” performer said, “I’m being asked and called to clarify and make a statement yet again for the millionth time that I am not antisemitic nor anti-Jew.”

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"And I think clarifying, sharpening that up will really, really help. I would say is other systems around the world struggle with this as well. This is not a unique challenge."

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Asked about his comments on Monday morning, Dutton clarified times when he felt the ceremonies would be appropriate - like the beginning of a term of parliament.

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