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clarify

verb
/ˈklærɪfaɪ/

Meaning

to make clear; to explain more clearly
To make something clear and easier to understand.

Example Sentences

The teacher clarifies the difficult concept.

The teacher tried to clarify the difficult concept for the students.

Example Expressions

clarify the situation

Synonyms

explain, illuminate, elucidate, simplify, resolve, interpret
Entry 1
explain, illuminate, elucidate, simplify
Entry 2
explain, illuminate, simplify, resolve, interpret

Antonyms

confuse, obscure, complicate
Entry 1
confuse, obscure, complicate
Entry 2
confuse, obscure, complicate

Collocations

clarify the situation, clarify doubts, clarify meaning, clarify instructions, help clarify, clarify details, clarify concept, clarify question
Entry 1
clarify the situation, clarify doubts, clarify meaning, clarify instructions, help clarify
Entry 2
clarify meaning, clarify details, clarify concept, clarify question

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