clears
Translation
to clear, to tidy, to remove
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.
This medicine clears your sinuses.
This medicine clears your sinuses.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((verb)) ((sth.)) to remove items from a place He clears the table.
((sth.)) ((verb)) to become bright or fine (weather) The sky clears.
((sb.)) ((verb)) ((one's)) throat to make a noise to remove an obstruction She clears her throat.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tidy, remove, empty; Antonyms: clutter, block, obscure
Etymology
From Latin 'clarus' meaning 'bright, clear'. The verb means to make something clear or free of obstructions.
Memory Tips
Imagine you 'clear' away the clouds to make the sky 'clear'.