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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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Verb that means explain the meaning?

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What verb means to explain the meaning?

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What is the verb of explain?

"Explain this" is actually "You explain this" or some form of that phrase. As such, "You" is the [understood] subject and "explain" is action requested, i.e. the verb. Or another way of saying it is "explain" IS the verb, "explanation" is the noun, as in "You please explain the written explanation to me.' or simply "Explain it to me Lucy".


What is the noun form of the verb explain?

The noun forms for the verb to explain are explainer, explanation, and the gerund, explaining.


Is explain an adjective noun or verb?

verb


What part of speech is EXPLAINS?

Explain is a verb.


What part of speech is the word explain?

Explain is a verb.


Is the word explain a verb?

Yes, the word explain is a verb; the act of explaining, to make clear by providing information; to account for, giving a reason or justification for something. Example sentence: Now you can explain why the word explain is a verb.


Explain what happen when your body get trow a reflex action?

The verb "trow" means to think or believe. That is a conscious action, not a reflex action.


Elucidate in a sentence?

The professor drew diagrams on the blackboard to elucidate his point to the class. It is a verb which means to explain to make clear or understood.


What part speech is EXPLAINS?

Explain is a verb.


What is noun of explain?

Explain is the verb of explanation.Other verbs are explains, explaining and explained.Some example sentences are:"I will explain it one more time"."Scott explains how to make the perfect tea"."They are explaining how to peel a banana"."I have explained this to you before".