Explain and Expand

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Explain

Explain verb - To make plain or understandable.
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Expand and explain are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Expand" instead a verb "Explain".
Nearby Words: explanation, explained, explaining, explicable, explainable

Expand

Expand verb - To express more fully and in greater detail.
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Explain and expand are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Explain" instead a verb "Expand".
Nearby Words: expanded, expanse, expansion, expansive, expanding

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power explain power expand power
knowledge explain knowledge expand knowledge
time explain time expand time
characters explain characters expand characters
Other words: many, bit, story, concept, skills, powers, abilities, backstory.
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