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What is another word for say why?

Pronunciation: [sˈe͡ɪ wˈa͡ɪ] (IPA)

When it comes to communicating a reason or explanation, there are many different ways to say why. Some synonyms for say why include explain, justify, clarify, elaborate, give insight, provide context, lay out the rationale, articulate the motive, and indicate the purpose. Each of these synonyms conveys a slightly different nuance or emphasis, but they all ultimately serve the same function of helping us understand why something is the way it is or why someone is taking a particular action. Whether we're having a conversation with a friend, writing a persuasive essay, or presenting a business proposal, being able to say why effectively is a crucial communication skill.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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  • I can't say why people lie; they just do. Everyone has their own reasons for not telling the truth.
    Eric Carr
  • I always tell people I want to live to be 150 and they say why would you want to do that. I say, well there's a few people I haven't made mad yet, I want to get them.
    Mike Ditka
  • The third lesson and tip actually comes from two of my favorite political philosophers: Mao Tse-tung and Mother Theresa - not often coupled with each other, but the two people I turn to most to basically deliver a simple point which is 'you're going to make choices; you're going to challenge; you're going to say why not; you're going to figure out how to do things that have never been done before.
    Anita Dunn
  • I have much to say why my reputation should be rescued from the load of false accusation and calumny which has been heaped upon it.
    Robert Emmet
  • The type of band that I have now, the type of music that we're playing you either like it or you dislike it. If you dislike it, you probably don't know why. By the same token, you can't even really say why you like it.
    Chico Hamilton

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