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Verb

arrange or order by classes or categories; "How would you classify these pottery shards--are they prehistoric?"

Synonyms:

• classify
• class
• sort
• assort
• sort out
• separate

Verb

make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear; "Could you clarify these remarks?"; "Clear up the question of who is at fault"

Synonyms:

• clear
• clear up
• shed light on
• crystallize
• crystallise
• crystalize
• crystalise
• straighten out
• sort out
• enlighten
• illuminate
• elucidate

Verb

punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience; "The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently"

Synonyms:

• discipline
• correct
• sort out