explicate | ||
1. | [ verb ] make plain and comprehensible | |
Synonyms: | explain | |
Examples: | "He explained the laws of physics to his students" |
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Related terms: | inform interpret account_for clarify comment naturalize explication | |
2. | [ verb ] elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses | |
Synonyms: | formulate develop | |
Examples: | "Could you develop the ideas in your thesis" |
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Related terms: | speculate mature redevelop develop develop conceptualization | |
Similar spelling: |
exfoliate explicable explicit explication exploiter exploited exploit explorative explicandum explainable explicitness exploitative explicitly exploratory exploration exploitive explanatory explanation explain exfoliation |