explain

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Synonyms: explan

Antonyms: explan

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To make [[plain]], [[manifest]], or [[intelligible]]; to [[clear]] of [[obscurity]]; to [[illustrate]] the [[meaning]] of.
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To give the reason for, justification for, or cause of.
3. {{lb|en|obsolete}} To make [[flat]], [[smooth out]].
4. {{lb|en|obsolete}} To [[unfold]] or make [[visible]].
5. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To make something plain or [[intelligible]].

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