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Clarence Posted 13 years ago
Vocabulary

Use of 'clarify with'

Hi,

I would like to check the use of 'clarify with' below is correct. I actually meant 'seek clarifications from'.

Thank for your reply. I would like to clarify with you a few points in your reply which I am not really clear.

Thanks
  

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Hi Clarence, Your use of "clarify with" is fine. But something went wrong at the end. To say that you don't understand the points, you have to say that you are not "clear about" or "clear on" those points, or that the points themselves are not clear.

— DMW

  • Hi Clarence, Your use of "clarify with" is fine.
  • But something went wrong at the end.
  • To say that you don't understand the points, you have to say that you are not "clear about" or "clear on" those points, or that the points themselves are not clear.
  • I see five alternatives.
  • Pick your favourite!
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Hi Clarence,
Your use of "clarify with" is fine. But something went wrong at the end. To say that you don't understand the points, you have to say that you are not "clear about" or "clear on" those points, or that the points themselves are not clear. I see five alternatives. Pick your favourite!
  • ... a few points in your reply which are not really clear to me.
  • ... a few poin
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Hi,

It's not good to use both 'clarify' and 'clear' in this sentence..
It's not good to repeat 'reply', either.

I suggest
eg Thank for your reply. I would like to discuss with you a few p
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This is a very useful thread indeed!
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Hi DMW,

Thank you for putting in the five alternatives. They made me realise that I forgot the preposition required in the sentence.

By the way, does 'clarify with' actually mean 'providing clarification to' or 'seeking clarification from', as understood by native speakers?

Regards,
Clarence
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Hi Clive,

Thanks for your reply. I find 'I would like you to clarify a few points.' a bit too forward. Would you have another suggestion?

Regards,
Clarence
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eg 'Please help me by clarifying a few points for me.
eg Please help me with a few queries.
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