· arrange or order by classes or categories; "How would you classify these pottery shards--are they prehistoric?"
Synonym(s): classify, class, sort, assort, separate
Hypernym(s): categorize, categorise
· make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear; "Could you clarify these remarks?"; "Clear up the question of who is at fault"
Synonym(s): clear, clear_up, shed_light_on, crystallize, crystallise, crystalize, crystalise, straighten_out, enlighten, illuminate, elucidate
Hypernym(s): clarify, clear_up, elucidate
· punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience; "The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently"
Synonym(s): discipline, correct
Hypernym(s): punish, penalize, penalise