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Definition of clarify

clarify

/ˈklær.ə.faɪ/
clar · i · fy
Adjective:clarifying
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Past Simple:clarified
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Past Participle:clarified
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Present Participle:clarifying
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clarify Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To make a statement, concept, or situation less confused and more clearly comprehensible.

Example

"The professor paused to clarify the main points of the lecture before moving on to the next chapter."

2

To melt butter or heat another liquid in order to remove water and solid impurities, leaving it clear and pure.

Example

"Before sautéing the fish at high heat, the chef took a few minutes to clarify the butter."

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• Nearby Words

clarification
clarificatory
clarifier
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clarinet
clarinetist
clarissa

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French clarifier, from Late Latin clarificare ('to make clear'), combining Latin clarus ('clear, bright') and facere ('to make').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Clarify. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/clarify
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