clarify

verb

clar·i·fy ˈkler-ə-ˌfī How to pronounce clarify (audio)

ˈkla-rə-

clarified; clarifying

transitive verb

: to make understandable

clarify a subject

The president was forced to clarify his position on the issue.

: to free of confusion

needs time to clarify his thoughts

: to make (a liquid or something liquefied) clear or pure usually by freeing from suspended matter

clarify syrup

intransitive verb

: to become clear

waiting for the present muddled diplomatic situation to clarify

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clarification

ˌkler-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce clarify (audio)

ˌkla-rə-

noun

clarifier

ˈkler-ə-ˌfī(-ə)r How to pronounce clarify (audio)

ˈkla-rə-

noun

Synonyms

clear
distill
distil
filter
fine
garble
purify

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Example Sentences

Can you clarify exactly what it is you're proposing? Her explanation did not clarify matters much. The president was forced to clarify his position on the issue. The committee clarified the manager's duties. a substance used to clarify wine

Recent Examples on the Web The district did not clarify whether employees or their dependents had their Social Security numbers stolen.

Beck Andrew Salgado, Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 Both Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of targeting the nuclear power plant, though the IAEA report did not clarify who is responsible for the attacks on the ZNPP.

Andrew Mark Miller, Fox News, 7 Sep. 2022 Stefanski did clarify to indicate the Browns were involved in the plan's formation.

Chris Easterling, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2022 The company did not clarify whether the new benefits would be available to all 1.6 million US employees or only some workers.

Parija Kavilanz, CNN, 19 Aug. 2022 Despite unveiling the policy last week, administration officials have yet to clarify how the proposal will be paid for in the long term.

Jessica Chasmar, Fox News, 29 Aug. 2022 The Treasury department did not respond to multiple requests to clarify who or what exactly has been sanctioned.

Scott Nover, Quartz, 26 Aug. 2022 Ziebold, meanwhile, released a statement attempting to clarify the incident referenced by Jones.

Tori Latham, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2022 Days later, Kaul filed suit to challenge the ban, asking state courts to clarify whether the 173-year-old ban was still in place.

Bill Glauber, Journal Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English clarifien, from Anglo-French clarifier, from Late Latin clarificare, from Latin clarus clear — more at clear

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 3

单词	clarifier
释义	clarify verb clar·i·fy ˈkler-ə-ˌfī ˈkla-rə- clarified; clarifying transitive verb 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 waiting for the present muddled diplomatic situation to clarify Newsweek clarification ˌkler-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən ˌkla-rə- noun clarifier ˈkler-ə-ˌfī(-ə)r ˈkla-rə- noun Synonyms clear distill distil filter fine garble purify See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Can you clarify exactly what it is you're proposing? Her explanation did not clarify matters much. The president was forced to clarify his position on the issue. The committee clarified the manager's duties. a substance used to clarify wine Recent Examples on the Web The district did not clarify whether employees or their dependents had their Social Security numbers stolen. Beck Andrew Salgado, Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 Both Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of targeting the nuclear power plant, though the IAEA report did not clarify who is responsible for the attacks on the ZNPP. Andrew Mark Miller, Fox News, 7 Sep. 2022 Stefanski did clarify to indicate the Browns were involved in the plan's formation. Chris Easterling, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2022 The company did not clarify whether the new benefits would be available to all 1.6 million US employees or only some workers. Parija Kavilanz, CNN, 19 Aug. 2022 Despite unveiling the policy last week, administration officials have yet to clarify how the proposal will be paid for in the long term. Jessica Chasmar, Fox News, 29 Aug. 2022 The Treasury department did not respond to multiple requests to clarify who or what exactly has been sanctioned. Scott Nover, Quartz, 26 Aug. 2022 Ziebold, meanwhile, released a statement attempting to clarify the incident referenced by Jones. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2022 Days later, Kaul filed suit to challenge the ban, asking state courts to clarify whether the 173-year-old ban was still in place. Bill Glauber, Journal Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English clarifien, from Anglo-French clarifier, from Late Latin clarificare, from Latin clarus clear — more at clear First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 3 Kids Definition clarify verb clar·i·fy ˈkler-ə-ˌfī clarified; clarifying 1 : to make or to become pure or clear clarify a liquid 2 : to make or become more easily understood clarify a statement Medical Definition clarify verb clar·i·fy ˈklar-ə-ˌfī clarified; clarifying transitive verb : to make (as a liquid) clear or pure usually by freeing from suspended matter clarify sewage intransitive verb : to become clear clarifier noun as in filter Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance filter purifier refiner purity cleanliness immaculateness Antonyms & Near Antonyms contaminant pollutant contamination impurity sludge spot soil stain blot defilement taint blotch adulterant scum dirt muck filth smut grime See More
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