simplify

verb

ˈsim-plə-ˌfī How to pronounce simplify (audio)
Definition of simplifynext
1
as in to streamline
to make less complex you need to simplify this process somewhat or you'll never finish it today

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2
as in to explain
to make plain or understandable the book simplifies for the layman some concepts of economics

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Recent Examples of simplify Recent store changes include moving skin care to the forefront, curating assortments to simplify shopping and localizing product selection. — Faye Brookman, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026 The founders also saw how much time businesses spent on manual processes and how automation could simplify those tasks. — IEEE Spectrum, 3 Nov. 2026 Beyond that, many of the fMRI experiments involve simplifying the process of emotional regulation in order to get consistent data. — ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026 These resources are designed to simplify the path to compliance, according to officials. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for simplify
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplify
  1. streamline
  2. explain
  3. clarify
  4. illustrate
  5. demonstrate
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  • Lockheed Martin is streamlining the production of QuadStar missiles.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The verdict Spot & Tango offers a convenient, valuable service to dog owners who want to streamline the feeding process and keep their pup on a regular feeding schedule.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of streamline
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  • Officials, for example, have not explained whether Young’s administrative leave was related to allegations against him personally, his supervisory responsibilities or another reason.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Respond to what’s been said, and let the other person explain the rest.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of explain
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  • Tony has not clarified whether the $35,000 agency expenditure was drawn directly from taxpayer money or from alternative department funding streams, such as law enforcement forfeitures, seizures or fines.
    — Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The city and developers have not yet clarified what work may be needed or how those costs would be divided.
    — Lauren Breunig, Baltimore Sun, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of clarify
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  • Kindred Black, founded in 2014 by Alice Kindred Wells and Jennifer Black Francis, illustrates the model.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The tight race in Mississippi is one of many that illustrate the extremely challenging political environment Republicans have faced this year.
    — Chantelle Lee, Time, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of illustrate
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  • The robot’s withdrawal also prompted discussion about the distinction between demonstrating mobility and sustaining it under demanding conditions.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
  • To qualify for World Heritage status, a property must demonstrate Outstanding Universal Value (OUV), meaning its cultural or natural significance ought to be considered exceptional from an international perspective.
    — Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
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“Simplify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplify. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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