Explain and Present

Explain

Explain verb - To make plain or understandable.

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

Present verb - To bring before the public in performance or exhibition.

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Explain and present are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Explain" instead a verb "Present".

problem	explain problem	present problem
knowledge	explain knowledge	present knowledge
reason	explain reason	present reason
way	explain way	present way
Other words: plan, characters, bit, details, concept, times, issues, theories.

Shown Their Work: She will take the time to explain complex gameplay mechanics when they become relevant, as well as stopping to present or explain certain theories during blind LPs.

Source: Lets Play / Takarifreak
Still doesn't explain why the GCPD does not kill these super villains the moment they resist arrest, and present a clear, and present danger, as the police are legally authorized to do.

Source: Joker Immunity / Comic Books
It does help explain the bitterness between Oracle and Spy Smasher in the present if they were once lovers who went through a bad breakup.

Source: Ho Yay / Comic Books

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