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(transitive) To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

Synonyms for Explain

Depending on context, synonyms include expound, elaborate, recce, elucidate, absolve, clarify.

Antonyms for Explain

Common opposites include obscure, retail.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include explicate, excuse, declare, elucidate, clarifying, define.

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Possible synonyms include expound, elaborate, recce, elucidate, absolve.

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Possible antonyms include obscure, retail.

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