to clarify, to clear up, to illuminate
1. to make clear or easier to understand; to explain
The teacher clarified the difficult concept for the students.
A professora esclareceu o conceito difícil para os alunos.
2. to shed light on; to illuminate literally or figuratively
The lamp illuminated the dark corner.
A lâmpada esclareceu o canto escuro.
3. to resolve confusion or uncertainty
This evidence clears up the mystery.
Esta evidência esclarece o mistério.
4. to become clear or bright (intransitive)
The sky cleared up after the storm.
O céu se esclareceu após a tempestade.
Related Idioms & Phrases
esclarecer a mente (to clear one's mind)
esclarecer um assunto (to clarify a matter)
esclarecer as dúvidas (to clear up doubts)
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