Explain and Shrive

Explain

Explain verb - To make plain or understandable.

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

Shrive

Shrive verb - Grant remission of a sin to.
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Explain and shrive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Explain" instead a verb "Shrive".
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