Definitions

1. verb

to make something clear or clearer, or to clarify a situation

“She had to clarify the instructions for the project.”

2. verb

to free someone from blame or suspicion

“The police had to clarify the suspect’s involvement in the crime.”

3. noun

a small bay or inlet of the sea, especially one on the west coast of Ireland

“The village was situated on the shores of Clare Bay.”

4. noun

a woman’s given name, especially a diminutive form of Claire

“Her name is Clare, but she prefers to go by Claire.”

5. verb (archaic)

to make a claim or assertion

“The king’s heralds were sent to clare the land of the invading army.”