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clarify

clarify

Meaning of clarify

make clear

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Pronunciation
British English/tə ˈklærɪfaɪ/
American English/tə ˈklærəˌfaɪ/
Chinese pronunciation in Latin letterschéng qīng
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clarify with Chinese translation

clarify usage examples

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

Please clarify the deadline for the report so the team can plan their tasks.

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

Let's clarify our roles before the sprint starts so everyone knows what to do.

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clarify belongs to the topic "Teamwork, Business Email, Customer Communication". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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guest客人
greeting问候
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exam考试
homework家庭作业

clarify synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between clarify / explain / clear up / elucidate / rephrase / specify

🇬🇧English

to make something understandable by describing it in more detail; broader than 'clarify'

B2Very Often

Please explain how the new process works so everyone on the team understands it.

🇬🇧English

to remove confusion or misunderstanding; a phrasal verb often used in spoken English

B2Often

Let's have a quick call to clear up any questions about the deadline.

E
🇬🇧English
elucidate

to make something clear, often in a formal or academic way; more formal than 'clarify'

B2Rarely

The lead researcher was asked to elucidate the methodology during the meeting.

R
🇬🇧English
rephrase

to say something in different words, usually to make it clearer; a direct technique for clarifying

B2Often

Could you rephrase your last point so I understand what you mean?

🇬🇧English

to state exact details or requirements; focuses on precision rather than general clarification

B2Often

Please specify the acceptance criteria for this task so developers know when it's done.

E
🇬🇧English
elaborate

to give more detail or expand on a point; often means adding information rather than only removing ambiguity

B2Often

Could you elaborate on the risks you mentioned in the project plan?

🇬🇧English

to state the exact meaning or boundaries of a term or concept; more technical/precise than 'clarify'

B2Often

We need to define the team's responsibilities before starting the project.

🇬🇧English

to settle or fix a problem or uncertainty; implies action to remove the issue rather than merely explain it

B2Often

We need to resolve the discrepancy in the requirements before development begins.

S
🇬🇧English
simplify

to make something less complex; aims to reduce complexity rather than specifically remove ambiguity

B2Often

Try to simplify the presentation so stakeholders can quickly grasp the main points.

🇬🇧English

to explain the meaning of something, often involving some subjective judgment; different from 'clarify' which is more neutral

B2Often

How do you interpret the client's feedback on the prototype?

I
🇬🇧English
illuminate

to shed light on or make clear, often in a more literary or formal way than 'clarify'

B2Rarely

The case study helped illuminate the customer's decision-making process.

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How to pronounce clarify and what this word means

clarify means clarify. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce clarify

/tə ˈklærɪfaɪ/

clarify translation

clarify

clarify examples

Please clarify the deadline for the report so the team can plan their tasks.

clarify transcription

/tə ˈklærɪfaɪ/, /tə ˈklærəˌfaɪ/

Questions about this word

clarify meaning: what does it mean?

make clear

clarify pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

clarify is pronounced as /tə ˈklærɪfaɪ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

clarify definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Please clarify the deadline for the report so the team can plan their tasks. Translation: Пожалуйста, не забывайте уточнять срок сдачи отчёта, чтобы команда могла спланировать задачи.

Is clarify part of Customer Communication vocabulary?

Yes, clarify can be learned in the Customer Communication topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is clarify part of Business Email vocabulary?

Yes, clarify can be learned in the Business Email topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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