Sheds light on

Usage examples of clarifies.

It also clarifies the basis of such things as the "Sancho" situation, the mystery of "Dorian Gray," and the secret of how the Tyrant learned to speak Russian, and it offers hints of his nature that in retrospect make his tenure as the Tyrant less perplexing.

Until the situation clarifies and they have time to think, the twins' only concern is keeping him free and alive.

It also clarifies the basis of such things as the “Sancho” situation, the mystery of “Dorian Gray,” and the secret of how the Tyrant learned to speak Russian, and it offers hints of his nature that in retrospect make his tenure as the Tyrant less perplexing.

Melinda Henneberger, “Naomi Wolf, Feminist Consultant to Gore, Clarifies Her Campaign Role,” New York Times, November 5,1999, p.

While we ate, I filled him in on the investigation, in part because he likes hearing about the work I do, and in part because I find it clarifies my thinking when I hear what I have to say.