explain /ik-splānˈ/

1. To make plain or intelligible
2. To unfold and illustrate the meaning of
3. To expound
4. To account for

To give an explanation

explainˈable adjective

explainˈer noun

explanaˈtion /eks-plə-nāˈshən/ noun

1. The act of explaining or clearing from obscurity
2. That which explains or clears up
3. The meaning or sense given to anything
4. A mutual clearing up of matters, reconciliation

explanˈatorily /iks-planˈə-tər-i-li/ adverb

explanˈatory or explanˈative adjective

1. Serving to explain or clear up
2. Containing explanations

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