clarify
Meaning
To clarify means to make something easier to understand by providing more details or explanations.
💡 A common mistake is using "clarify" when "explain" is more appropriate; "clarify" often implies there was confusion.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Maria
sat
in
the
small
classroom
and
listened
carefully
as
the
teacher
explained
the
project
steps
.
When
she
did
not
understand
a
deadline
,
she
asked
a
question
to
clarify
the
schedule
,
and
the
teacher
gave
a
clear
example
.
Other
students
joined
the
discussion
and
the
group
agreed
to
meet
next
Tuesday
to
check
their
progress
.
Maria
has
been
taking
notes
every
day
,
so
she
felt
more
confident
about
her
tasks
after
the
meeting
.
Common Phrases
clarify a point
clarify a situation
clarify instructions
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