Make clear Meaning in English

expression

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Definition

To explain something in a way that everyone can easily understand; to remove confusion or doubt.

Usage & Nuances

Common in both spoken and written English. Often used formally: 'let me make it clear', or more directly: 'I want to make clear that...'. Synonyms include 'clarify' and 'spell out'. Emphasizes removing confusion.

• Spanish: dejar claro - aclarar
• Portuguese (BR): deixar claro - esclarecer
• Portuguese (PT): deixar claro - esclarecer
• Chinese (Simplified): 说明 - 讲清楚
• Chinese (Traditional): 說明 - 講清楚
• Hindi: स्पष्ट करना - साफ़ करना
• Arabic: يوضح - يبين
• Bengali: স্পষ্ট করা - পরিষ্কার করা
• Russian: прояснить - ясно дать понять
• Japanese: はっきりさせる - 明確にする
• Vietnamese: làm rõ - giải thích rõ
• Korean: 분명히 하다 - 명확히 하다
• Turkish: açıkça belirtmek - netleştirmek
• Urdu: واضح کرنا - صاف ظاہر کرنا
• Indonesian: menjelaskan - memperjelas

Example Sentences

Let me make clear what I mean.

basic

He tried to make clear the rules to everyone.

basic

Please make clear if you don't understand.

basic

I want to make clear that this is just my opinion.

natural

Just to make clear, are you saying you'll be late?

natural

She didn't make it clear what she wanted, so I was confused.

natural