clarifying

clar·i·fy  (klr-f)

v. clar·i·fied, clar·i·fy·ing, clar·i·fies

v.tr.

1. To make clear or easier to understand; elucidate: clarified her intentions.

2. To clear of confusion or uncertainty: clarify the mind.

3. To make clear by removing impurities or solid matter, as by heating gently or filtering: clarify butter.

v.intr.

To become clear.

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[Middle English clarifien, from Old French clarifier, from Late Latin clrificre : Latin clrus, clear; see clear + Latin -ficre, -fy.]

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clari·fi·cation (-f-kshn) n.

clari·fier n.

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

clarifying - that makes clear; "a clarifying example" elucidative instructive, informative - serving to instruct or enlighten or inform