Enclear

/ɛnˈklɪɹ/ verb

Definition

An archaic or obsolete term meaning to make clear or clarify.

Etymology

From en- (causative prefix) + clear (from Old French 'cler,' from Latin 'clarus' meaning bright or evident).

Kelly Says

This obsolete word shows how English once had a productive system for turning adjectives into verbs—if it were still used, 'enclear' would sound beautifully poetic next to modern 'clarify.'

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