explicate EK-spli-kayt verb WS #16

to analyze and develop an idea or principle in detail; to make clear the meaning of something; to explain thoroughly

1. The literary critic spent hours trying to explicate the poet's obscure metaphors.
2. The philosopher's attempt to explicate the concept of free will sparked intense debate.
3. She was able to explicate the complex mathematical theorem in simple terms.
4. Can you explicate your reasoning behind this controversial decision?
5. The professor asked students to explicate the themes in the novel.