EXPLAIN

/ɛkˈspleɪn/ ► audio Scrabble 16 Words With Friends 19

Scrabble letter values: E1X8P3L1A1I1N1 = 16

Definition

  1. verb make plain and comprehensible. — synonyms: explicate
  2. verb define.
  3. verb serve as a reason or cause or justification of. — synonyms: excuse

Examples

  • “He explained the laws of physics to his students”
  • “The committee explained their plan for fund-raising to the Dean”
  • “Your need to sleep late does not excuse your late arrival at work”

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