CEFR B2

clarify

verb

Meaning

To make something clearer or easier to understand by explaining it or providing more detail.

Examples

Could you please clarify what you mean by that statement?
The teacher clarified the instructions for the assignment.

Synonyms: explain, define, elucidate, expound

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clarify (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈklærəfaɪ/

Definition

To make something clearer or easier to understand by explaining it or providing more detail.

Examples

Could you please clarify what you mean by that statement?
The teacher clarified the instructions for the assignment.

How to Use clarify

clarify something (prepositional phrase): To explain or make something easier to understand. — "She asked him to clarify his intentions."
clarify for someone (prepositional phrase): To explain something to a specific person. — "The instructor clarified the rules for the new participants."

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