Explain
Explain verb - To make plain or understandable.
Manipulate and explain are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Manipulate" instead a verb "Explain".
Manipulate
Manipulate verb - To control or take advantage of by artful, unfair, or insidious means.
Explain and manipulate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Explain" instead a verb "Manipulate".
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- In one episode he's so oblivious John has to explain to him what a date is, while in another he is able to successfully manipulate another character by appealing to her romantic feelings for him.
Source: Ping-Pong Naïveté -
Not So Different: Liam and Louis explain the Templars are evil because they seek the Pieces of Eden in order to manipulate world politics, and murder their enemies.
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It's later picked up Roshi, then Kami, then Piccolo or Vegeta, who explain to their unknowing peers (and the audience) how amazing it is that Goku can manipulate his energy in whatever way he does.
Source: Combat Commentator
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