Verbs of Verbal Action - Verbs for Explanations
Here you will learn some English verbs referring to explanations such as "clarify", "define", and "elaborate".
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to clarify
[Verb]
to make something clear and easy to understand by explaining it more
Ex: The author included footnotes clarify historical references in the book .
to clear up
[Verb]
to explain or resolve confusion, making something easier to understand or less ambiguous
to expand on
[Verb]
to provide more details, information, or a more comprehensive explanation about a particular topic or idea
to paraphrase
[Verb]
to express the meaning of something written or spoken with a different choice of words
to portray
[Verb]
to describe something or someone through words
Ex: In the novel , the portrays the antagonist as a complex character with both redeeming qualities and moral flaws .

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