Explain

/ɛkˈspleɪn/ verb

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

Definition

  1. (verb) To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of. “To explain a chapter of the Bible.”
  2. (verb) To give a valid excuse for past behavior.
  3. (verb) To make flat, smooth out.
  4. (verb) To unfold or make visible.
  5. (verb) To make something plain or intelligible.

Word stats

  • Explain contains 7 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
  • It uses 7 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 16.

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What does Explain mean?

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

How many letters are in Explain?

Explain has 7 letters.

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