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Meanings of clarifying in English

That makes clear.

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Examples for "elucidative"
Examples for "elucidative"
1
I have thus, I believe, stated all the material facts that have any elucidative bearing upon this mysterious occurrence.'
The Complete Poetical Works of James Russell Lowell
2
In looking at this wreck of Governments in all European countries, there is one consideration that suggests itself, sadly elucidative of our modern epoch.
Latter-Day Pamphlets
Usage of clarifying in English
1
NHS England is clarifying the legal circumstances for access to the data.
The Guardian
2
He stood back quietly and observed, interrupting only to ask clarifying questions.
Wired
3
Argument belittled without clarifying; criticism destroyed, sealing up the sources of life.
The Centaur
4
Spend time clarifying and resolving your values, beliefs, ideas and past behaviors.
Ebony
5
Indefinitely, Tyler said, clarifying their grandson's status for all three of them.
Day by day
6
No, simply the clarifying of the thoughts that had been puzzling me.
The Garden, You, and I
7
The past may be studied with a view to clarifying present issues.
Human Traits and their Social Significance
8
Minimize this by double-checking and clarifying what is being asked or requested!
The South African
9
It was arguably one of the more clarifying moments of Rubio's campaign.
The Guardian
10
It's gotten so bad that Turner is now clarifying what she said.
Wired
11
And before their clarifying, essential truth, Diana's soul recoiled in dumb dismay.
The Splendid Folly
12
The phrase 'lead balloon' springs to mind… Thank you for clarifying.
The South African
13
De Gucht was forced to issue a statement clarifying his remarks.
The Guardian
14
The law was amended in July, clarifying that just saying no means no.
Radio NZ
15
The bank said it was in the process of clarifying its position internally.
Reuters
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Far from clarifying matters, it has created further confusion among charities and donors.
The Guardian
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United States of America
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