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CLEAR UP

(verb)

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There are 5 meanings of the phrase Clear Up.

Clear Up - as a verb

Finish a task completely

Example: "I finally got through this homework assignment"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
finish offfinish upget throughmop uppolish offwrap up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
complete14finish12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Free (the throat) by making a rasping sound

Example: "Clear the throat"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clear7

Become clear

Example: "The sky cleared after the storm"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brighten14clear7light up
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
overcast13

Make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

Example: "Could you clarify these remarks?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clear7crystalise15crystalize24crystallise16crystallize25elucidate12enlighten13illuminate12shed light onsort outstraighten out

Example Sentences

"I will clear up the misunderstanding by explaining the situation."
"The rain will clear up by this evening."
"Could you please clear up the table after dinner?"
"I need to clear up my desk before I can start working."
"The doctor gave me antibiotics to clear up the infection."
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