Explain and Uphold

Explain

Explain verb - To make plain or understandable.

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

Uphold verb - To continue to declare to be true or proper despite opposition or objections.

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Explain and uphold are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Explain" instead a verb "Uphold".

Nearby Words: upholder, upholding

When she threatens legal action, they all smugly tell her she's welcome to try to explain the magical on-goings in the school without looking like a loon and ruining Crystal Prep's reputation, the very thing she stooped so low to uphold.

Source: Western Animation / My Little Pony: Equestria Girls Friendship Games

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