Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To make something clear by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant information.
Explain
/ɪkˈspleɪn/Synonyms:
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Examples:
There's been no robbery, I mean," explained Japp."
There was a lot of laughing and kissing and explaining.
Bloomfield is superstitious,' Kanner explains.
Etymology:
The word explain originated from the Latin word explanare, which means to make plain or clarify. It entered the English language in the late Middle English period.
Usage Statistics:
195 mentions per 1 million words 
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