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namely adv.
scilicet adv.
videlicet adv.

ADVERB

namely

Synonyms

STRONGEST

especially i.e. particularly specially specifically

STRONG

videlicet viz.

WEAK

expressly id est in other words in plain English scilicet strictly speaking that is to wit

Antonyms

STRONGEST

broadly commonly generally usually

ADVERB

scilicet

Synonyms

WEAK

especially expressly i.e. id est in other words in plain English particularly specially specifically strictly speaking that is to wit videlicet viz.

ADVERB

videlicet

Synonyms

STRONGEST

namely that is

STRONG

viz.

WEAK

especially expressly i.e. id est in other words in plain English particularly scilicet specially specifically strictly speaking to wit

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by way of explanation

"I’m ugly," he offered, by way of explanation.

From Salon ● Jan. 19, 2025

"I think I'm British," she told Rolling Stone, by way of explanation.

From BBC ● Jan. 17, 2024

Ten Hag says there are no excuses, but has offered little by way of explanation for United’s sudden slump in form.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 4, 2023

He offers a sports analogy by way of explanation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2023

“My parents are first-generation Korean immigrants,” I say by way of explanation.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon

by way of explanation

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