Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - explain
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explain
v.tr. 1 make clear or intelligible with detailed information etc. (also absol. : let me explain). 2 (foll. by that + clause) say by way of explanation. 3 account for (one's conduct etc.). Phrases and idioms explain away minimize the significance of (a difficulty or mistake) by explanation. explain oneself 1 make one's meaning clear. 2 give an account of one's motives or conduct. Derivatives explainable adj. explainer n. Etymology: L explanare (as EX-(1), planus flat, assim. to PLAIN(1))
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verb see: floor Date: 15th century transitive verb 1. to make known , to make plain or understandable , to give the reason for or cause of , to show the logical development or relationships of , intransitive verb to make something plain or understandable , ~able adjective ~er noun Synonyms: see: ~ ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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