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Inflections of 'explicate' (v): (⇒ conjugate)

explicates: v 3rd person singular

explicating: v pres p

explicated: v past

explicated: v past p

explicate
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Synonyms:

clarify , illustrate , interpret, explain , make clear, clear up, enlighten , expound, expand , elaborate , detail , demonstrate , demo (slang), illuminate, make plain, put across, get across, convey , shed light on, show , simplify

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