clarify
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: clarifies · clarifying · clarified
Sense 1
To make or become clear or bright by freeing from impurities or turbidity.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To make or become clear or easily understood; to explain or resolve in order to remove doubt or obscurity.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “clarify” mean?
To make or become clear or bright by freeing from impurities or turbidity.
Is “clarify” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.