v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Clarified p. pr. & vb. n. Clarifying. ] [ F. clarifier, from L. clarificare; clarus clear + facere to make. See Clear, and Fact. ] 1. To make clear or bright by freeing from feculent matter; to defecate; to fine; -- said of liquids, as wine or sirup. “Boiled and clarified.” Ure. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To make clear; to free from obscurities; to brighten or illuminate. [ 1913 Webster ]

To clarify his reason, and to rectify his will. South. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. To glorify. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

Fadir, clarifie thi name. Wyclif (John ii. 28). [ 1913 Webster ]

v. i. 1. To grow or become clear or transparent; to become free from feculent impurities, as wine or other liquid under clarification. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To grow clear or bright; to clear up. [ 1913 Webster ]

Whosoever hath his mind fraught with many thoughts, his wits and understanding do clarify and break up in the discoursing with another. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]