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clarifies

VERB

explain, make clear

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analyze clear up define formulate interpret resolve simplify spell out

STRONG

delineate elucidate illuminate illustrate settle

WEAK

break down draw a picture make perfectly clear make plain shed light on straighten out throw light on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

complicate confuse question

STRONG

mix up obscure

WEAK

dirty muddle muddy

VERB

purify

Synonyms

STRONG

clean cleanse distill filter rarefy refine

WEAK

depurate

Antonyms

STRONG

dirty pollute soil

WEAK

confuse muddle muddy

Example Sentences

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She clarifies, “you know that saying, ‘No man is an island,’ well, Reg thought that was baloney.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

“This legal document acts as a cohabitation property agreement and clarifies finances to avoid lawsuits over issues like California cohabitation law alimony,” the law firm adds.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

She clarifies that she means “annoying” men rather than abusive men.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

The agreement with AEP clarifies demand for Bloom Energy’s products, exceeding the initial minimum commitment of 100 megawatts.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

With no recognition, George clarifies, “We are who we are. Forget the morning and move on.”

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers