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verklaren — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • announce verb To make something known publicly, especially for the first time.
  • clear adj Transparent, or free of clouds, mist, or obstruction.
  • declare verb To state something formally, publicly, or emphatically.
  • elucidate verb To make something clearer by explaining it, especially something that was confusing or only half understood.
  • explain verb To make something clear or easier to understand.
  • pronounce verb To make the sound of a word or letter in speech.
  • state noun The particular condition someone or something is in at a given time.

Senses

verklaren is used for these senses in English:

  • announce (transitive) To pronounce; to declare by judicial sentence.
  • declare (Christianity, particularly Evangelicalism) To state that a thing shall happen or affirm a condition in the hopes of seeing it happen spiritually, in contrast to prayer which takes the form of a request.
  • elucidate (figurative) To make (something) clear and understandable; to clarify, to illuminate, to shed light on.
  • explain (transitive) To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.
  • explain (transitive) To give the reason for, justification for, or cause of.
  • pronounce (transitive) To declare formally, officially or ceremoniously.
  • state (transitive) To declare to be a fact.

announce — full definition

  1. verb To make something known publicly, especially for the first time.
  2. verb To act as the presenter or commentator for an event, especially in sports or broadcasting.

clear — full definition

  1. adj Transparent, or free of clouds, mist, or obstruction.
  2. adj Easy to understand, see, or hear; free of ambiguity.
  3. verb To remove obstacles or unwanted items so something becomes open or unobstructed.
  4. verb To officially free someone from suspicion, blame, or an obligation.

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