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chiarire

to clarify

verb kyah-REE-reh Less Common
Communication Speech

Also means

to explain

Usage Note

Chiarire is conjugated like finire (isc-verb: chiarisco, chiarisci…). It uses avere in compound tenses. It means 'to make clear' (chiarire un malinteso = to clear up a misunderstanding) or to settle a matter between people (chiarire con qualcuno = to sort things out with someone). The root adjective is chiaro (clear, bright).

Examples

"Devo chiarire la mia posizione su questo tema."

Natural Translation

I must clarify my position on this issue.

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