Meaning of the word clarify in English

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clarify

US /ˈkler.ə.faɪ/

UK /ˈklær.ɪ.faɪ/

make (a statement or situation) less confused and more comprehensible

Example:

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Could you please clarify what you mean by that statement?

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The new regulations aim to clarify the rules for international trade.

Synonym:

elucidate explicate illuminate make clear simplify

make (a liquid or mixture) clear or pure

Example:

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The chef used a special technique to clarify the butter.

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The water was filtered to clarify it for drinking.

Synonym:

purify filter refine distill

Related Word:

clarified clarified butter