Explain and Pretext

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Explain verb - To make plain or understandable.

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

Pretext noun - Something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason.

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Explain and pretext are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Explain" instead a verb "Pretext".

Nearby Word: pretexting

Sleepwalking: Sunset Shimmer uses the pretext that she sleepwalked to explain why Timber Spruce found her and Twilight walking in the woods at night.

Source: Western Animation / My Little Pony: Equestria Girls Legend of Everfree

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