Dictionary Check: explain

"explain" is a valid word!

Scrabble 16 points
Words with Friends 19 points

Definition

verb

make plain and comprehensible

Example: "He explained the laws of physics to his students"
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verb

define

Example: "The committee explained their plan for fund-raising to the Dean"
verb

serve as a reason or cause or justification of

Example: "Your need to sleep late does not excuse your late arrival at work"
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