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To resolve that which is unknown, puzzling or cryptic
“McNamara's memoir does not clear up this puzzling issue.”
To explain or clarify that which is difficult to comprehend
“Happily, there is nothing in these laws that remains for the present or any future writer to clear up.”
To make tidy or presentable by clearing away clutter
“They also know they must clear up their bedroom before Umber arrives.”
To clear or disappear, especially of something undesirable
“When he played his lyre and sang, it is said, storms would clear up and make way for sunshine.”
To become sunny or bright after a period of inclement weather
“I wished something would happen, either that the weather would clear up or that it would storm and get it over with.”
To be expectant of a positive outcome
To maintain one's household
To demonstrate to be true based on facts
To justify or make excuses for
To resolve (a contest, decision, problem or dispute)
To remove unwanted items from
To remove a substance by rubbing
To store or put something away
To pay off (a debt or creditor)
To obtain a financial advantage or benefit
To succeed in killing, destroying or defeating
To make or become happier and more cheerful
The action of solving a problem or contentious matter
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