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CLEAR UP Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the phrase clear up. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the phrase clear up. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for CLEAR UP

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clear
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective

• readily apparent to the mind

• allowing light to pass through

• accurately stated or described

• free from clouds or mist or haze

noun

• the state of being free of suspicion

• a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water

adverb

• entirely

• in an easily perceptible manner

adjective satellite

• free from confusion or doubt

• affording free passage or view

• free from contact or proximity or connection

• characterized by freedom from troubling thoughts (especially guilt)

• (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims

• (especially of a title) free from any encumbrance or limitation that presents a question of fact or law

• clear and distinct to the senses; easily perceptible

• free of restrictions or qualifications

• free from flaw or blemish or impurity

• clear of charges or deductions

• easily deciphered

• freed from any question of guilt

• characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving

verb

• rid of obstructions

• make a way or path by removing objects

• become clear

• grant authorization or clearance for

• remove

• go unchallenged; be approved

• be debited and credited to the proper bank accounts

• go away or disappear

• pass by, over, or under without making contact

• make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

• free from payment of customs duties, as of a shipment

• clear from impurities, blemishes, pollution, etc.

• yield as a net profit

• make as a net profit

• earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

• sell to get rid of

• pass an inspection or receive authorization

• pronounce not guilty of criminal charges

• settle, as of a debt

• make clear, bright, light, or translucent

• rid of instructions or data

• remove (people) from a building

• remove the occupants of

• free (the throat) by making a rasping sound

elucidate
verbv
verb

• make clear and (more) comprehensible

• make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

brighten
verb, adverbv, adv
verb

• make more cheerful through the use of color

• become clear

clarify
verbv
verb

• make clear and (more) comprehensible

• make clear by removing impurities or solids, as by heating

crystalise
verbv
verb

• make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

• cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form

• assume crystalline form; become crystallized

• cause to take on a definite and clear shape

crystalize
verbv
verb

• make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

• cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form

• assume crystalline form; become crystallized

• cause to take on a definite and clear shape

crystallise
verbv
verb

• make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

• cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form

• cause to take on a definite and clear shape

crystallize
verbv
verb

• cause to take on a definite and clear shape

• make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

• cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form

• assume crystalline form; become crystallized

enlighten
verbv
verb

• make understand

• give spiritual insight to; in religion

• make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

illuminate
verbv
verb

• introduce light into

• make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

• add embellishments and paintings to (medieval manuscripts)

finish off
verbv
verb

• finish a task completely

finish up
verbv
verb

• finish a task completely

• finally be or do something

get through
verbv
verb

• finish a task completely

• spend or pass, as with boredom or in a pleasant manner; of time

• succeed in reaching a real or abstract destination after overcoming problems

• be in or establish communication with

• become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

light up
verbv
verb

• start to burn with a bright flame

• introduce light into

• become clear

• ignite

• begin to smoke

mop up
verbv
noun

• a concluding action

verb

• to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop

• defeat thoroughly

• finish a task completely

polish off
verbv
verb

• finish a task completely

• kill intentionally and with premeditation

• finish eating all the food on one's plate or on the table

shed light on
verbv
verb

• make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

sort out
verbv
verb

• arrange or order by classes or categories

• make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

• punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience

straighten out
verbv
verb

• settle or put right

• extricate from entanglement

• change for the better

• make straight

• make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

• put (things or places) in order

wrap up
verbv
verb

• arrange or fold as a cover or protection

• finish a task completely

• form a cylinder by rolling

• clothe, as if for protection from the elements

Best Hypernyms For CLEAR UP

Here is a list of related hypernyms for clear up, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
clarify elucidate explain complete explicate finish interpret remove resolve take withdraw
Phrases (1)
clear up

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