v. Function: verb
1 to make something comprehensible or more comprehensible FF1C; a commentary that explains the allegory FF1E;
Synonyms: construe, explicate, expound, interpret, spell out; compare CLARIFY 2
Related Words: decipher, disentangle, undo, unravel, unriddle, unscramble, untangle; analyze, break down; clear up, resolve, solve
Idioms: put into plain English
Contrasted Words: confound, confuse, puzzle
Antonyms: obfuscate
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Synonyms: CLARIFY 2, clear, clear up, elucidate, illuminate, illustrate
3 to give the reason for or cause of FF1C; unable to explain his strange conduct FF1E;
Synonyms: account, explain away, justify, rationalize
Related Words: condone, excuse; absolve, acquit, exculpate, exonerate, vindicate