verb
1.
Synonyms: purify 1, clean, cleanse, depurate
2.
to make clear and understandable
felt a need to clarify his position on the question
Synonyms: clear, clear up, elucidate, explain, illuminate, illustrate; compare explain 1
Related Word: settle, straighten out; define, delineate, formulate; analyze, break down, simplify
Idioms: make plain
Contrasted words: befog, cloud, obfuscate, obscure; confuse, foul up, muddle, ||snafu