72 entries under explanation topic. ×

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reason(noun, action, information, cause, trick)
14
motive(noun, action, cause, reason, object)
10
basis(noun, concept, understanding, philosophy, cause)
8
rationale(noun, concept, action, philosophy, cause)
6
justification(noun, action, cause, reason, trick)
6
reasons(noun, action, information, reason, picture)
4
account(noun, action, cause, reason, element)
4
excuse(noun, action, cause, reason, claim)
4
motivation(noun, action, cause, reason, object)
3
vindication(noun, cause, reason, trick, approval)
3
warrant(noun, information, cause, reason, approval)
2
story(noun, action, reason, trick, approval)
1
absolution(noun, reason, approval, argument)
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acquittal(noun, reason, approval, argument)
1
advocacy(noun, reason, approval, argument)
1
answer(noun, reason, approval, argument)
1
apologia(noun, cause, reason, approval, argument)
1
apology(noun, cause, reason, trick, approval)
1
approval(noun, reason, argument, excuse)
1
argument(noun, concept, understanding, philosophy, information)
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