Explain and Master

Explain

Explain verb - To make plain or understandable.

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

Master verb - To achieve a victory over.

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Explain and master are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Explain" instead a verb "Master".

ability	explain ability	master ability
power	explain power	master power
knowledge	explain knowledge	master knowledge
use	explain use	master use
Other words: way, concept, rules, mechanics.

Bear in mind that a master's degree is just one step below a doctorate—this might explain the enmity between the Doctor and the Master!

Source: The Master
Therefore asking a master to explain something is more likely to get you a Koan or a seemingly unrelated demonstration than anything a layperson might consider useful.

Source: Figure It Out Yourself
Any attempt to explain Hiltz' Idiot Plot master plan from Guardian Force will inevitably involve fanon speculation, given both the nonsense plan and Hiltz' acute lack of personality.

Source: Fanon / Anime and Manga

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