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clarifies

verb

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Meaning

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Makes something clearer or easier to understand by explaining it.

Example Sentence

The teacher clarifies the complex math problem by drawing a diagram on the board.

Usage Note

Used when someone explains something that was previously confusing or unclear, making it easier for others to understand. It helps to remove doubt or ambiguity.

Synonyms

explains elucidates illustrates simplifies deciphers defines

Antonyms

obscures confuses complicates muddles bewilders