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clarify sincerely

[KLAR-uh-fy SIN-sir-lee]
verb phrase
esclarecer sinceramente
1. To explain or make something clear in an honest and genuine manner, without deception or hidden motives
I want to clarify sincerely that I had no intention to offend you.
Quero esclarecer sinceramente que não tinha intenção de ofendê-lo.
2. To provide transparent and truthful explanation about a confusing matter
The CEO decided to clarify sincerely the reasons behind the company's decision.
O CEO decidiu esclarecer sinceramente os motivos por trás da decisão da empresa.
Synonyms
explain honestlyelucidate truthfullyclarify truthfullyexplain genuinely
Antonyms
obfuscatemisleaddeceiveconfuse intentionally

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
esclarecer sinceramente
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
esclarecer com sinceridade
Common alternative phrasing
Portugal
esclarecer sinceramente
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

set the record straight sincerely
come clean honestly
lay it on the line truthfully
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