clear up

/klˈiəɹ ˈʌp/

/klˈɪɹ ˈʌp/

[verb]

to clear up

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

finish a task completely

synonyms : finish off

to resolve or clarify a situation, problem, or misunderstanding, typically involving confusion, doubt, or uncertainty

synonyms : clarify

elucidate

antonyms : obfuscate

free (the throat) by making a rasping sound

synonyms : clear

make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

synonyms : clear

(of weather) to become better or fine

synonyms : brighten

clear

light up

antonyms : overcast

*** if an illness clears up, or if medicine clears an illness up, the illness goes away

Examples

1. A little bit of Goo Gone and glass cleaner clears up any residue and fingerprints.

2. Clears up your nose!

3. Clearing up.

4. Clear up a bunch of space.

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