clarifying Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb make clear and (more) comprehensible
   clarify; elucidate; clear up.
   
   • clarify the mystery surrounding her death
2. verb make clear by removing impurities or solids, as by heating
   clarify.
   
   • clarify the butter
   • clarify beer
3. adjective satellite that makes clear
   elucidative.
   
   • a clarifying example

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