"explicate" | Definition and Related Words

Verb

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: explain
is a type of: conjecture, hypothecate, hypothesise, hypothesize, speculate, suppose, theorise, theorize - to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
subtypes:
- mature - develop and work out fully in one's mind
- redevelop, reformulate - formulate or develop again, of an improved theory or hypothesis
same as: develop, formulate
verb group:
- develop - elaborate by the unfolding of a musical idea and by the working out of the rhythmic and harmonic changes in the theme
- acquire, develop, evolve - gain through experience