Appear and Explain

Appear

Appear verb - To come into view.

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Explain and appear are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Explain" instead a verb "Appear".

Nearby Words: appearance, appearing

Explain verb - To make plain or understandable.

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Appear and explain are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Appear" instead a verb "Explain".

ability	appear ability	explain ability
part	appear part	explain part
name	appear name	explain name
nature	appear nature	explain nature
Other words: appearance, amount, time, use, way, characters, bit, history, times, abilities, problems.

A tiny nymph will sometimes appear and explain game mechanics or that you can't enter certain areas yet.

Source: Video Game / Zork
Sasami and Tenchi's grandfather also have a moment that when a hard question is asked, they are looking for 'the expert' to appear and explain it.

Source: Medium Awareness
But, Ema is integrated with the official continuity in the Apollo Justice arc by having her appear and explain Wright's involvement with her sister's case, thus making Phoenix's and Edgeworth's reactions to each other in Justice for All seem odd in retrospect.

Source: Continuity Snarl

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