explain

1. Make plain and comprehensible (synset 200941308)
   "He explained the laws of physics to his students"
   is a type of: inform - impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
   subtypes:

   • interpret, rede - give an interpretation or explanation to
   • account for - give reasons for
   • naturalize - explain with reference to nature
   • clarify, clear up, elucidate - make clear and (more) comprehensible
   • comment - explain or interpret something
   same as: explicate
2. Define (synset 201067478)
   "The committee explained their plan for fund-raising to the Dean"
   is a type of: say, state, tell - express in words
3. Serve as a reason or cause or justification of (synset 200894956)
   "Your need to sleep late does not excuse your late arrival at work"; "Her recent divorce may explain her reluctance to date again"
   is a type of: justify, vindicate - show to be right by providing justification or proof
   subtypes: alibi - exonerate by means of an alibi
   same as: excuse

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