Mark has been acting strange lately and has not given a logical explanation for his behavior.
synonyms
reasonclarification
word origin — late Middle English: from Latin explanatio(n-), from the verb explanare (see explain)
explanation, delivery, competition, recommendation, opportunity: meanings and examples
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explanation · noun/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/
a statement that makes something understandable
Mark has been acting strange lately and has not given a logical explanation for his behavior.
Synonyms: reason, clarification
Origin: late Middle English: from Latin explanatio(n-), from the verb explanare (see explain)
delivery · noun/dəˈlɪv(ə)ri/
the act of bringing something to a particular place
The store offers free delivery on orders over $50.
Synonyms: shipping, transport
Origin: late Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French delivree, feminine past participle of delivrer (see deliver)
competition · noun/ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃən/
an event in which people try to win by doing better than others
More than fifty students entered the science competition, but only one team won the first prize.
Synonyms: contest, tournament
Origin: early 17th century: from late Latin competitio(n-) ‘rivalry’, from competere ‘strive for’ (see compete)
recommendation · noun/ˌrɛkəmənˈdeɪʃ(ə)n/
a piece of advice
Since you visited the place before, perhaps you could give me some recommendations about what I should wear.
Synonyms: suggestion
opportunity · noun/ˌɑpərˈtunədi/
a chance to do something
A failed attempt can be an opportunity to learn and improve.
Synonyms: possibility, chance
Origin: late Middle English: from Old French opportunite, from Latin opportunitas, from opportunus (see opportune)