To clarify
Example: She clarifies the issue to avoid misunderstandings
Definition
"To clarify" means to make a statement or situation less confused and more understandable. It involves explaining something clearly and in detail to remove any ambiguity or doubt, as in the example phrase: She clarifies the issue to avoid misunderstandings.
Etymology
The word "to clarify" comes from the Latin 'clarificare,' which combines 'clarus' meaning clear and 'facere' meaning to make. Did you know? The root 'clarus' also relates to words like 'clarity' and 'declare,' all emphasizing the idea of making things clear or evident.
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"To clarify" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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