Present participle for to resolve that which is unknown, puzzling or cryptic
“McNamara's memoir does not clear up this puzzling issue.”
Present participle for 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.”
Present participle for to make tidy or presentable by clearing away clutter
“They also know they must clear up their bedroom before Umber arrives.”
Present participle for 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.”
Present participle for 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.”
Present participle for to be expectant of a positive outcome
Present participle for to resolve or find a solution to
Present participle for to maintain one's household
Present participle for to demonstrate to be true based on facts
Present participle for to justify or make excuses for
Present participle for to resolve (a contest, decision, problem or dispute)
Present participle for to remove unwanted items from
Present participle for to clean up, typically by mopping or wiping
Present participle for to store or put something away
Present participle for to pay off (a debt or creditor)
Present participle for to explain away or dispel
Present participle for to obtain a financial advantage or benefit
Present participle for to sanitize or cleanse something
Present participle for to succeed in killing, destroying or defeating
Present participle for to make or become brighter or lighter in contrast
Present participle for to make or become happier and more cheerful
The act of correcting something
Mental enlightenment of a problem or mystery
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