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explicate

verb

/ˈɛksplɪkeɪt/

Meaning

to make an idea or principle clear by explaining it in detail

The professor tried to explicate the theory of relativity for his students.

explain, clarify, interpret, elucidate

confuse, obscure

explicate theory, explicate concept, explicate meaning

to make a preliminary inspection or survey, especially of an area for military or strategic purposes

to fall or move heavily and clumsily; to fail completely

To cause inconvenience or trouble to someone.

to shake violently; to suffer sudden involuntary contractions

To make something full; occupy completely.

to show that something is true; to demonstrate