80 entries under explain topic. ×

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examine(verb, check, show, determine, try)
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exculpate(verb, support, maintain, defend)
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exonerate(support, maintain, defend, justify)
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fix(verb, support, show, determine, base)
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give green light(expression, idiom, support, back, sign)
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lap up(expression, support, back, sign)
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make allowances(verb, expression, support, favor, sustain)
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make sure(verb, expression, support, back, sign)
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palliate(verb, support, favor, confirm, defend)
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pan out(verb, expression, show, determine, confirm)
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pardon(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm)
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rationalize(verb, support, maintain, defend)
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rebut(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm)
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show cause(verb, expression, support, favor, sustain)
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sign off on(expression, idiom, support, back, sign)
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size up(verb, expression, support, back, confirm)
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speak in favor(verb, expression, idiom, support, favor)
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square(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm)
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favor(support, defend, validate, legitimize)
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plead(support, defend, validate, legitimize)
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