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[ verb ] make clear and (more) comprehensible
Examples "clarify the mystery surrounding her death" Used in print (S. J. Perelman, The Rising Gorge. New York:...)Dear Sirs : Let me begin by clearing_up any possible misconception in your minds , wherever you are . Related terms obfuscate explain elaborate clarify disambiguate demystify clarity clarification |
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[ verb ] finish a task completely
Synonyms Examples "I finally got through this homework assignment" Used in print (William G. Pollard, Physicist and Christian....)In doing so science has unquestionably cleared_up widespread misconceptions , removed extraneous and illusory sources of fear , and dispelled many undesirable popular superstitions . Related terms |
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[ verb ] free (the throat) by making a rasping sound
Synonyms Examples "Clear the throat" Used in print (Edward Jablonski, Harold Arlen Happy with the Blues....)Some years later the bank handling the Mercer liquidation received a check for $ 300000 , enough to clear_up the debt . Related terms |
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[ verb ] make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
Examples : "Could you clarify these remarks?" "Clear up the question of who is at fault" Related terms |
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