Meaning
To make or become clear or bright by freeing from impurities or turbidity.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English clarifien, from Old French clarifiier, from Latin clārificō, clārificāre; clārus (“clear”) + faciō, facere (“make”). Semantically clear + -ify.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
obfuscate
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram: