CEFR C1

explicate

verb

Meaning

To analyze and explain (a literary work, an idea, etc.) in detail, making its meaning clear.

Examples

The professor asked the students to explicate the poem's symbolism in their essays.
It took the scientist several hours to explicate the complex data to the non-technical audience.

Synonyms: explain, clarify, interpret, elucidate

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explicate (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈɛksplɪkeɪt/

Definition

To analyze and explain (a literary work, an idea, etc.) in detail, making its meaning clear.

Examples

The professor asked the students to explicate the poem's symbolism in their essays.
It took the scientist several hours to explicate the complex data to the non-technical audience.
Before making a decision, the committee needed someone to explicate the implications of each proposal.

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