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explains

VERB

make clear; give a reason for

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analyze clarify define demonstrate describe disclose expound illustrate interpret justify point out read resolve reveal solve spell out tell

STRONG

annotate construe decipher diagram elucidate excuse explicate manifest paraphrase rationalize refine render teach translate unfold unravel untangle

WEAK

account for break down bring out clear up get across go into detail make plain put across put in plain English set right throw light upon

Antonyms

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conceal confuse distort hide misrepresent misunderstand question wonder

STRONG

cloud mystify obscure stagnate tangle withhold

WEAK

be vague complicate perplex

Example Sentences

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"We were surprised ourselves by how strongly this molecule influences the structure, connectivity, and function of mitochondria," explains Dr. Tetiana Poliezhaieva, the study's first author.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

"The RAT deployment is a symptom of something else going on," he explains.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“We wanted to show that Dunk is not a good fighter. So being close to him and having longer takes handheld, it’s almost like you have to hold your breath,” Danielsson explains.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Nick Lichtenberg reports for Fortune on economist Tyler Cowen, who explains why a technological revolution that makes various services more plentiful and cheap may be uncomfortable for some but is exactly what the U.S. needs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“Ray is getting the driveway resurfaced,” she explains.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko