clarifies

[/ˈklærɪfaɪz/]

verb

esclarece

1. makes something clear or easier to understand

The professor clarifies the difficult concept during the lecture.

O professor esclarece o conceito difícil durante a aula.

2. makes a liquid clear or pure by removing impurities

The filter clarifies the murky water.

O filtro clarifica a água turva.

3. explains or provides additional information to remove confusion

She clarifies her previous statement to avoid misunderstanding.

Ela esclarece sua declaração anterior para evitar mal-entendidos.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

esclarece

most common usage in both formal and informal contexts

São Paulo

esclarece

standard usage

Rio de Janeiro

esclarece

standard usage

Portugal

esclarece

standard usage; also 'clarifica' for liquid purification

clarifies the air - resolve misunderstandings

clarifies matters - explains the situation clearly

clarifies one's position - makes one's stance or opinion clear

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