clarify

/klˈæɹɪfˌa‍ɪ/

/ˈkɫɛɹəˌfaɪ/

to clarify

MAIN VERB

make clear by removing impurities or solids, as by heating

to make something clear and easy to understand by explaining it more

synonyms : clear up

antonyms : obfuscate

Examples

1. He asked the question again to clarify the answer.

2. Just for the record I would like to clarify something my colleague said earlier.

3. The politician's position on the issue is on shaky ground, and they may suffer electoral consequences if they do not clarify their stance.

4. She prepared a delicious lobster dish by frying it in clarified butter until it turned a perfect shade of golden brown.