Explain and Specify

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Explain verb - To make plain or understandable.

Usage example: a pamphlet that explains the medical procedure in language that any layperson can understand

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Specify and explain are semantically related in clear up topic. In some cases you can use "Specify" instead a verb "Explain".

Specify verb - To make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically.

Usage example: police reports didn't specify the model of car the robbers were driving

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Explain and specify are semantically related in clear up topic. Sometimes you can use "Explain" instead a verb "Specify".

part	explain part	specify part
reason	explain reason	specify reason
time	explain time	specify time
way	explain way	specify way
Other words: characters, difference, details, skills, concepts.

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