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clarify

cla·rify

UK/ˈklæɹ.ɪ.faɪ/ US/ˈklæɹ.ə.faɪ/ fairly common

verb

1.

make clear and (more) comprehensible

  • “clarify the mystery surrounding her death”
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2.

make clear by removing impurities or solids, as by heating

  • “clarify the butter”
  • “clarify beer”

Origin

From Middle English clarifien, from Old French clarifiier, from Latin clārificō, clārificāre; clārus (“clear”) + faciō, facere (“make”). Semantically clear + -ify.

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