explain

1. 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. is a type of: say, state, tell - express in words
3. 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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