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exply

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • General-American, Received-Pronunciation: /ɛksˈplaɪ/
  • rhymes with -aɪ

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verb

Meaning 1

To clearly and unambiguously state something.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • To exply that he was enjoying his meal, Charlie shouted, "This food tastes amazing!"
  • "To be honest, I just don't like this song", Alice explied.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: explain, explicate, make oneself clear

Antonyms: imply, suggest, insinuate

History

Etymology

Back-formation from explicit, compare with implicit–imply.