explain

Letters that make explain

a, e, l, n, p, i, x are letters that make 'explain'

Words within explain

la, plain, ex, ain, in, AI, ai, IN, LA, In, La are words within 'explain'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of explain

explains is a word created by adding a letter to 'explain'


3 possible definitions for 'explain'

Explain as "serve as a reason or cause or justification of"

Under this definition, explain is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

excuse has the same meaning as explain

explain as a type

'explain' can be a type of justify, vindicate.

Types of explain

alibi is a type of explain.

Derivatives of explain

exculpation, explanation, self-justification, excuse, alibi are derivatives of 'explain'.

Example of explain used within this context

"Your need to sleep late does not excuse your late arrival at work", "Her recent divorce may explain her reluctance to date again"


Explain as "make plain and comprehensible"

Under this definition, explain is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

explicate has the same meaning as explain

explain as a type

'explain' can be a type of inform.

Types of explain

clear up, account for, naturalize, clarify, interpret, elucidate, rede, comment are types of 'explain'.

Derivatives of explain

explanatory, explanation, explication are derivatives of 'explain'.

Example of explain used within this context

"He explained the laws of physics to his students"


Explain as "define"

Under this definition, explain is a verb and has the following properties:

explain as a type

'explain' can be a type of tell, state, say.

Derivatives of explain

explanatory, explanation, account are derivatives of 'explain'.

Example of explain used within this context

"The committee explained their plan for fund-raising to the Dean"



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