clar·i·fy 
(kl
r
-f
) See the pronunciation key
VERB:
clar·i·fied, clar·i·fy·ing, clar·i·fies
VERB:
tr.
intr.
ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English clarifien, from Old French clarifier, from Late Latin cl
rificre : Latin clrus, clear ; see clear + Latin -ficre, -fy
OTHER FORMS:
clari·fi·cation(Noun), clari·fier(Noun)
(kl
r-f) See the pronunciation key VERB:
clar·i·fied, clar·i·fy·ing, clar·i·fies
VERB:
tr.
- To make clear or easier to understand; elucidate: clarified her intentions.
- To clear of confusion or uncertainty: clarify the mind.
- To make clear by removing impurities or solid matter, as by heating gently: clarify butter.
intr.
- To become clear.
ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English clarifien, from Old French clarifier, from Late Latin cl
rificre : Latin clrus, clear ; see clear + Latin -ficre, -fyOTHER FORMS:
clar
i·fi·cation(Noun), clari·fier(Noun)
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