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Meaning of explaining

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

explaining

verb

Definitions

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

    Example: To explain a chapter of the Bible.

  2. To give a valid excuse for past behavior.

  3. To make flat, smooth out.

  4. To unfold or make visible.

noun

Definitions

  1. Explanation

    Example: You've got some explaining to do!

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