Gloss and Simplify

Gloss

Gloss verb - To make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure.

Simplify and gloss are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Simplify" instead a verb "Gloss".

Nearby Words: glossy, glossed, glossiness, glossing

Simplify

Simplify verb - To make plain or understandable.
Usage example: the book simplifies for the layman some concepts of economics

Gloss and simplify are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gloss" instead a verb "Simplify".

Common collocations

words gloss words simplify words
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