esclarecer

Senses

1. 1.

   to clarify, to clear up

   to make something clear or easier to understand

2. 2.

   to explain, to elucidate

   to provide information or details that make something comprehensible

3. 3.

   to enlighten

   to give knowledge or insight to someone

Examples

• "O professor esclareceu todas as dúvidas dos alunos sobre a prova."

  The teacher clarified all the students' doubts about the test.

• "Você poderia esclarecer este ponto da apresentação?"

  Could you clarify this point in the presentation?

• "A polícia está investigando para esclarecer o caso."

  The police are investigating to clear up the case.

Usage

Common in formal and professional contexts. Frequently used with "dúvidas" (doubts/questions), "pontos" (points), or "situação" (situation). The reflexive form "esclarecer-se" means "to become clear" or "to get clarification."