Clarify

Pronunciation: /ˈklær.əˌfaɪ/

Definitions of clarify

verb to make (an idea, statement, etc.) clear or intelligible; to remove confusion or uncertainty from

Example Sentences

A1 Can you clarify the instructions for me?

A2 I need you to clarify your position on this issue.

B1 Please clarify the timeline for this project.

B2 The professor clarified the main points of the lecture.

C1 The expert clarified the complex scientific concepts for the audience.

C2 The lawyer clarified the legal implications of the contract.

Examples of clarify in a Sentence

formal Please clarify the details of the contract before signing.

informal Can you clarify what you meant by that?

slang Hey, can you clarify this for me real quick?

figurative The fog cleared to clarify the view of the mountains.

Grammatical Forms of clarify

• past tense: clarified
• plural: clarifies
• comparative: more clear
• superlative: most clear
• present tense: clarify
• future tense: will clarify
• perfect tense: have clarified
• continuous tense: is clarifying
• singular: clarifies
• positive degree: clear
• infinitive: to clarify
• gerund: clarifying
• participle: clarified

Origin and Evolution of clarify

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'clarify' originated from the Latin word 'clarificare', which is derived from 'clarus' meaning clear and 'facere' meaning to make.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'clarify' has retained its original meaning of making something clear or understandable. It has also been used in various contexts such as in cooking to refer to the process of removing impurities from a liquid.