Clear Up (Verb)
Meaning 1
Free (the throat) by making a rasping sound; "Clear the throat".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- He cleared up his throat to get everyone's attention before speaking in the meeting.
- The nervous singer had to clear up her throat before performing the lead solo.
- After the sudden rush of air, she cleared up her throat and coughed.
- Lecturers often clear up their throats when they are about to speak to a large audience.
- She cleared up her throat after waking up that morning, trying to get rid of the sleepy huskiness.
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Meaning 2
Make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear; "Could you clarify these remarks?"; "Clear up the question of who is at fault".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Synonyms
- Crystalise
- Crystallise
- Crystalize
- Elucidate
- Sort Out
- Illuminate
- Straighten Out
- Clear
- Shed Light On
- Crystallize
- Enlighten
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Meaning 3
Make clear and (more) comprehensible; "clarify the mystery surrounding her death".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 4
Become clear; "The sky cleared after the storm".
Classification
Verbs of raining, snowing, thawing, thundering.
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Meaning 5
Finish a task completely; "I finally got through this homework assignment".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..