verdeutlichen
Translation
to clarify, to illustrate, to make clear, to elucidate
Examples
Die Grafik verdeutlicht das Problem.
The graphic illustrates the problem.
Er verdeutlichte mir seine Absicht.
He clarified his intention to me.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to clarify sth. The graphic clarifies the problem.
((sb.dat)) ((sth.)) to clarify sth. to sb. He clarified his intention to me.
Similar Words
Synonyms: erklären (to explain), klären (to clarify), illustrieren (to illustrate)
Etymology
From the prefix 'ver-' (indicating change) and 'deutlich' (clear). It means 'to make clear'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ver-' as a prefix that changes something into the state of being 'deutlich' (clear).