clarified
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkɫɛɹəˌfaɪd// UK //klˈæɹɪfˌaɪd// clar·i·fied
v. to make something clear or easier to understand. You use this when you explain a confusing idea so people get it.
v. to make a statement, situation, or substance clear, distinct, or easy to understand. Transitive; takes a direct object.
She clarified the rules for the new game.
The manager clarified the project deadline during the morning meeting.
The witness clarified her earlier testimony by pointing out a crucial detail she had missed in the initial interview.
Usage
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.