explain
- verb (v)
Meaning: make clear give a reason for
Synonyms:
account for
analyze
annotate
break down
bring out
clarify
clear up
construe
decipher
define
demonstrate
describe
diagram
disclose
elucidate
excuse
explicate
expound
get across
go into detail
illustrate
interpret
justify
make plain
manifest
paraphrase
point out
put across
put in plain english
rationalize
read
refine
render
resolve
reveal
set right
solve
spell out
teach
tell
throw light upon
translate
unfold
unravel
untangle
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