clarify

Universal Words verb (clarifies, clarifying, clarified, clarified) 1 (formal) to make sth clearer or easier to understand: [VN] to clarify a situation / problem / issue * I hope this clarifies my position. * The law on drugs needs to be clarified. * Talking to someone has helped clarify my feelings. * [Vwh-] She asked him to clarify what he meant. 2 [VN] to make sth, especially butter, pure by heating it: clarified butter clarification noun [U,C]: I am seeking clarification of the regulations.