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"
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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