explains

verb

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

(transitive) To give the reason for, justification for, or cause of.

(intransitive) To make something plain or intelligible.

(obsolete) To make flat, smooth out.

(obsolete) To unfold or make visible.

Roots

planusplain- · Latin · flat, level

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