B2verbacademiclanguage
US/ˈkler.ə.faɪ/
UK/ˈklær.ɪ.faɪ/
to make something easier to understand by explaining it more clearly
In context
Could you clarify what you mean by 'success'?
The ministry issued a statement to clarify the new exam rules.
Writing a plan first helps you clarify your ideas before the essay.
Words that go with clarify
verb + noun
- clarify the situationThe school called parents to clarify the situation.
- clarify the meaningA good example can clarify the meaning of a difficult word.
- help clarifyThese diagrams help clarify how the process works.
- clarify the issueThe lawyer wrote a letter to clarify the issue.
adverb + verb
- further clarifyThe teacher gave another example to further clarify the rule.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Can you clarify me this point?Correct: Can you clarify this point for me?