clarify
/ˈklærɪfaɪ/
clar · i · fy
ˈklær · ɪ · faɪ
English Definition
v. make clear
Significado en Español
aclarar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm rõ, giải thích
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Example Sentence
Please clarify your point.
请澄清你的观点。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
clarify(to clear up)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the synonym for the word “clarify”:
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A
obscure
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B
explain
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C
complicate
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D
confuse
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B — explain.
“clarify” means v. make clear
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Could you please ______ exactly what you mean by that unusual word?
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A
confuse
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B
muddle
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C
complicate
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D
clarify
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D — clarify.
“clarify” means v. make clear
Common questions about “clarify”
What does “clarify” mean?
clarify — v. make clear. In Chinese: 澄清,阐明.
How do you pronounce “clarify”?
clarify is pronounced /ˈklærɪfaɪ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: clar · i · fy.
How do you use “clarify” in a sentence?
Please clarify your point. (请澄清你的观点。)
What are synonyms for “clarify”?
explain, clear up — all close in meaning to clarify (v. make clear).
Is “clarify” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. clarify appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “clarify”?
clarify(to clear up)