absolve
verbTo release someone from blame, responsibility, or an obligation.
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Clear all filtersTo release someone from blame, responsibility, or an obligation.
To formally find someone not guilty of a charge; more generally, to clear someone of blame.
Open to more than one interpretation or not clearly expressed.
Clearly visible or understandable; also seeming true although the reality may differ.
Clearly evident
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To express an idea clearly and effectively in words.
Express clearly in words
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The ability to express ideas clearly and effectively.
The clear expression of an idea in words, or the production of distinct speech sounds.
Expression of an idea
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Official permission or approval to carry out an action.
The quality of being easy to understand, perceive, or distinguish.
Ease of understanding
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Expressing the needed information in few words.
Clear in few words
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To work out the meaning of coded, unclear, or difficult material.
The ability to make clear, firm decisions without undue delay.
Clearly stated, precisely determined, or free from uncertainty.
Clearly determined
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Capable of being shown clearly through evidence, reasoning, or an example.
Able to notice and judge important differences or qualities.
Showing keen judgment
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Lacking a clear connection or coherent order.
Lacking coherent connection
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Clearly separate or different; also readily noticed or understood.
Separate or different
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The skill or manner of speaking clearly and expressively.
To make a meaning or difficult point clear.
A person or thing that gives a clear, concrete expression to an idea or quality.
Concrete expression of a quality
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Unclear, open to different interpretations, or not conclusive.
Open to several readings
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To use ambiguous or evasive language to avoid a clear commitment.
The use of ambiguous or evasive language to avoid a clear statement.
Avoiding a direct answer, clear commitment, or straightforward course of action.
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