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clarify

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈklærəfaɪ/ · UK /ˈklærɪfaɪ/

Forms: clarifying, clarified

clarify means: To explain something more clearly so it is easier to understand.

verb

MAKE CLEARB2

To explain something more clearly so it is easier to understand.

  • Please clarify your answer.
  • The teacher clarified the rules for everyone.
  • Could you clarify why the meeting was cancelled?

How to use it: clarify what/how/why… (Could you clarify what you meant?)

Similar words: explain, make clear

Opposites: confuse

Common phrases: clarify something, clarify your position, clarify the rules

Questions about clarify

What does clarify mean?

To explain something more clearly so it is easier to understand.

What is clarify in other languages?

Türkçe: açıklığa kavuşturmak · Español: aclarar · Français: clarifier · Deutsch: klarstellen · Italiano: chiarire · 日本語: 明確にする

How do you pronounce clarify?

In American English /ˈklærəfaɪ/; in British English /ˈklærɪfaɪ/.

How do you use clarify in a sentence?

Please clarify your answer. The teacher clarified the rules for everyone.

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