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ILLUSTRATE
synonyms: explain, represent |
to make the meaning of something clearer by giving examples
"Pictures illustrate some of the ways in which rocks are formed" |
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INTERPRET
synonyms: explain, make clear, clarify, explicate |
to understand or explain the meaning of something
"The data has not yet been interpreted". |
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JUSTIFY
synonyms: excuse, prove right, support, rationalize |
to give an acceptable explanation for something that other people think in unreasonable.
"How can you justify spending so much money on shoes?" |
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JUXTAPOSE
synonyms: compare |
to place side-by-side, especially for comparison. OR to put things together in order to compare them.
"She juxtaposed two dresses to decide which one she liked better". |
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PERSUADE
synonyms: argue into, convince, bring around |
to make someone decide to do something, especially by giving them reasons why they should do it.
"Leo would not agree, despite our efforts to persuade him". |
