to cite as a defence or justification for one's actions; to claim, to allege; to complain; to speak in defence of the accused in a criminal proceeding; to defend; to converse, talk
Alexandrian, Alexandrine (of, from or relating to the city of Alexandria, Egypt or the city of Alexandria, Virginia, United States); Alexandrian (of or relating to Alexander the Great); Alexandrian
to remove to a distance, put farther away, to lead away, to draw away; to estrange, alienate; to keep at a distance; to withdraw, distance oneself; to zoom out