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What means to explain?

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Anonymous

12y ago
Updated: 12/15/2022

explainvb 1. (when tr, may take a clause as object) to make (something) comprehensible, esp by giving a clear and detailed account of the relevant structure, operation, surrounding circumstances, etc 2. (tr) to justify or attempt to justify (oneself) by giving reasons for one's actions or words From Latin explānāre to flatten, from plānus level ◆ explainable adj ◆ explainer n

explain away vb (tr, adverb) to offer excuses or reasons for (bad conduct, mistakes, etc)

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Ressie Lindgren

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2y ago

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