When charts are shown in the exam questions, you can always see the word ‘explain’. Apart from “explain”, these following words also have similar meanings!

 

1. Elucidate

 

Scientists have endeavoured in recent years to elucidate why the weather is getting more and more extreme.

 

2. Expound

 

In the following, I would expound my views on the environmental and economic aspects.

 

3. Explicate

 

Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, a theory explicated by Abraham Maslow, studies an individual’s behaviour motivation.

 

4. Unfold

 

I intend to unfold my proposal to the clients, so I have organized a business lunch with them.

 

5. Throw light on

 

The research aims to throw light on deforestation, it proves that not buying products containing palm oil can reduce the issue.

 

6. Illustrate

 

The diagrams and charts are used to illustrate my point.

 

7. Illuminate

 

He illuminates the incomprehensible theory in a way that is clear and easier to understand.