explicated

verb

Definition of explicatednext
past tense of explicate
as in explained
to make plain or understandable the physicist did his best to explicate the wave theory of light for the audience of laymen

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  1. explained
  2. illustrated
  3. clarified
  4. demonstrated
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  • In relation to her recent appointment to the five-person judging panel of the Booker Prize, Parker explained how her love of books started with her mother, who made sure that her eight children always left home with a book.
    Martin Dale, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Fireball might be what astronomers call a 'bolide' Fireballs that explode in the atmosphere, explained Shaw, are called bolides, which may have been what witnesses saw Tuesday morning.
    John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of explained
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  • Honest questions about food safety, illustrated Citing the cucumber recall, Schaffner says people may wonder about peeling off the wax coating.
    Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The awkwardness of the dynamic was illustrated in the third quarter when DeVito came in for one play.
    Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of illustrated
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  • In responding to the backlash, Eddy Cue, Apple's Senior Vice President of Services, clarified that the fainting scene is part of the film's narrative progression and assured that viewers would understand its importance once the movie is viewed in its entirety.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • These reports were later clarified, indicating a case of mistaken identity, and Dong Jun appeared publicly, reaffirming his position.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of clarified
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  • While certifications and degrees provide a baseline of theoretical knowledge, demonstrated success in real-world projects is the strongest indicator of capability.
    Daniel Pena, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The last time government institutions demonstrated such rapid mobilization was during the Second World War.
    Greg Orme, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of demonstrated
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