clean
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~ clean and tidy up the house; "She housecleans every week"
clean
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~ remove unwanted substances from, such as feathers or pits; "Clean the turkey"
clean
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~ make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from; "Clean the stove!"; "The dentist cleaned my teeth"
clean
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~ remove all contents or possession from, or empty completely; "The boys cleaned the sandwich platters"; "The trees were cleaned of apples by the storm"
clean
— Verb
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~ remove shells or husks from; "clean grain before milling it"
clean
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~ deprive wholly of money in a gambling game, robbery, etc.; "The other players cleaned him completely"
cleanse
— Verb
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~ clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing; "clean up before you see your grandparents"; "clean your fingernails before dinner"
cleanse
— Verb
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~ purge of an ideology, bad thoughts, or sins; "Purgatory is supposed to cleanse you from your sins"
clear
— Verb
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~ remove; "clear the leaves from the lawn"; "Clear snow from the road"
clear
— Verb
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~ be debited and credited to the proper bank accounts; "The check will clear within 2 business days"
clear
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~ make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear; "Could you clarify these remarks?"; "Clear up the question of who is at fault"
clear
— Verb
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~ make a way or path by removing objects; "Clear a path through the dense forest"
clear
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~ clear from impurities, blemishes, pollution, etc.; "clear the water before it can be drunk"
clear
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~ free from payment of customs duties, as of a shipment; "Clear the ship and let it dock"
clear
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~ become clear; "The sky cleared after the storm"
clear
— Verb
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~ yield as a net profit; "This sale netted me $1 million"
clear
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~ grant authorization or clearance for; "Clear the manuscript for publication"; "The rock star never authorized this slanderous biography"
clear
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~ rid of obstructions; "Clear your desk"
clear
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~ go away or disappear; "The fog cleared in the afternoon"
clear
— Verb
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~ pass by, over, or under without making contact; "the balloon cleared the tree tops"