clears
Translation
to tidy, to remove, to become bright, to empty
Examples
He clears the table after dinner.
He clears the table after dinner.
The sky clears after the rain.
The sky clears after the rain.
She clears her throat before speaking.
She clears her throat before speaking.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) clears ((sth.)) to remove things from a place He clears the snow from the path.
((sth.)) clears to become free of clouds or mist The weather clears in the afternoon.
((sb.)) clears ((one's)) throat to cough lightly to speak more clearly The speaker clears his throat.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tidies, removes, empties; Antonyms: clutters, obstructs, clouds
Etymology
From Old French 'cler', from Latin 'clarus' meaning 'clear, bright, distinct'. The verb form means 'to make clear'.
Memory Tips
Imagine clearing a messy desk. The action makes the desk 'clear' of objects.