explain
/ɪkˈspleɪn/verb
Elementary
1
To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.
2
To give the reason for, justification for, or cause of.
3
To make flat, smooth out.
4
To unfold or make visible.
5
To make something plain or intelligible.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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