verdeutlichen
Translation
to clarify, to make clear, to illustrate, to explain
Examples
Können Sie das bitte verdeutlichen?
Could you please clarify that?
Ein Beispiel wird die Regel verdeutlichen.
An example will clarify the rule.
Er verdeutlichte seinen Standpunkt mit einer Grafik.
He clarified his point of view with a graphic.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to clarify sth. An example will clarify the rule.
((sb.dat)) ((sth.acc)) to clarify sth. to sb. He clarified his plan to me.
((sth.)) ((with sth.)) to clarify sth. with sth. He clarified his point of view with a graphic.
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Etymology
From the prefix 'ver-' (indicating a change of state) + 'deutlich' (clear) + the verb suffix '-en'. Literally 'to make clear'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'ver-' prefix turning the adjective 'deutlich' (clear) into a verb of action: 'to make clear'.