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explain
verb(ex-plain)
serve as a reason or cause or justification of
Synonyms: excuse,
Examples:
Her recent divorce may explain her reluctance to date again.
explain
verb(ex-plain)
make plain and comprehensible
Synonyms: explicate,
Examples:
He explained the laws of physics to his students.
explain
verb(ex-plain)
define
Examples:
The committee explained their plan for fund-raising to the Dean.

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