Explain — synonyms, definition

1. explain (Verb)

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explain (Verb) — Make plain and comprehensible. ex. "He explained the laws of physics to his students"

explain (Verb) — Give details; define scope and structure. ex. "The committee explained their plan for fund-raising to the Dean"

explain (Verb) — Serve as a reason, cause or justification of. ex. "Her recent divorce may explain her reluctance to date again"

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