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Clarify (Verb)

Make clear and (more) comprehensible; "clarify the mystery surrounding her death".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

She asked her teacher to clarify the instructions so she could complete the assignment on time.
The professor took a few minutes to clarify the complex concepts for the students who were struggling to understand.
To clarify the confusion, the company released a statement explaining their new pricing policy.
He tried to clarify his thoughts before speaking, but his nerves got the better of him.
The detective was brought in to clarify the circumstances surrounding the accident and determine the cause.

Make clear by removing impurities or solids, as by heating; "clarify the butter"; "clarify beer".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

To clarify honey, beekeepers heat it gently to remove any sediment or debris.
The brewmaster uses a special process to clarify beer and make it look more appealing.
Before using it, you need to clarify the oil by straining it through a cheesecloth.
To clarify the juice, the chef cooked it down and removed the impurities that had settled at the bottom.
The fish sauce is made by fermenting small fish in salt, then clarifying the resulting liquid in large quantities of water.