Explain and Sanction

Explain

Explain verb - To make plain or understandable.

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

Sanction

Sanction verb - To give official acceptance of as satisfactory.

Explain and sanction are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Explain" instead a verb "Sanction".

Nearby Words: sanctioned, sanctity, sanctioning

Common collocations

actions explain actions sanction actions
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