Explain and Okay

Explain

Explain verb - To make plain or understandable.

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

Okay

Okay verb - Give sanction to.

Explain and okay are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Explain" instead a verb "Okay".

Nearby Words: okayed, okaying

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • Alternatively, it can be used to explain why everyone's okay with the relationship.
  • Series / Roseanne In the aforementioned episode where Nancy comes out as a lesbian, Roseanne attempts to explain this to Darlene who confidently remarks "It's okay mom, I know all about lesbians".
  • Hypno Ray They later explain to a psychiatrist that the Super Adventure Club convinced Chef that having sex with children was okay with a little thing that goes whrrrrrr.
    Source: Hypno Ray
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