word
Explain
Ih-KSPLAYN
/ɪˈkspleɪn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
explain
Dictionary meaning
Serve as a reason or cause or justification of.
Examples
- The teacher explained the laws of physics to their students.
- The committee explained their plan for fund-raising to the Dean.
Synonyms: excuse
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