Explain and Embellish

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Explain verb - To make plain or understandable.

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

Embellish verb - To add to the interest of by including made-up details.

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Explain and embellish are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Explain" instead a verb "Embellish".

truth	explain truth	embellish truth
nature	explain nature	embellish nature
bit	explain bit	embellish bit
story	explain story	embellish story
Other words: actions, details, history, events.

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