clarify
verb (used with object)
to make (an idea, statement, etc.) clear or intelligible; to free from ambiguity.
had clarified
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past perfectof clarify.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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“Philosophy had expanded his ability to think, Aristotle had clarified its purpose, and television provided him with a lucrative arena in which to prove it,” Ms. Finn writes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
She noted that Biden had clarified his remarks, but also distanced herself from them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2024
She added she had clarified what New Zealand would like to see in a peace plan – a withdrawal of Russian troops, a return to internationally agreed boundaries and Ukraine involved in discussions about peace.
From Reuters ● Mar. 27, 2023
Hamilton said it was "positive" Ben Sulayem had clarified his remarks.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2022
But the curious thing was that while he was doing so a totally different memory had clarified itself in his mind, to the point where he almost felt equal to writing it down.
From "1984" by George Orwell
