clarify

CEFRB2

/ˈklæɹ.ɪ.faɪ/

verb

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To make something clear or easier to understand.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To glorify.

Examples

  • I must point out that we need to clarify the meaning of this over-used concept.

  • We are trying to clarify your future procurement requirements.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3
Synonyms
3

Also pronounced

  • /ˈklæɹ.ɪ.fɑɪ/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To make or become clear or bright by freeing from impurities or turbidity.

  2. To make or become clear or easily understood; to explain or resolve in order to remove doubt or obscurity.

More examples

In context

  • Leave the wine for 24 hours and it will clarify.

  • Please clarify what you mean by this.

  • What's the best way to clarify cooking oil?

Synonyms

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Origin

verb

From Middle English clarifien, from Old French clarifiier, from Latin clārificō, clārificāre; clārus (“clear”) + faciō, facere (“make”). Semantically clear + -ify.