explain
Usage
What are other ways to say explain?
To explain is to make plain, clear, or intelligible something that is not known or understood: to explain a theory or a problem. To elucidate is to throw light on what before was dark and obscure, usually by illustration and commentary and sometimes by elaborate explanation: They asked him to elucidate his statement. To expound is to give a methodical, detailed, scholarly explanation of something, usually Scriptures, doctrines, or philosophy: to expound the doctrine of free will. To interpret is to give the meaning of something by paraphrase, by translation, or by an explanation based on personal opinion: to interpret a poem or a symbol.
Example Sentences
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"When you meet him at the beginning of the Second World War, he's retreated from society," Murphy explained.
From BBC
Understanding how the two interact is critical for explaining how complex tissues such as the brain form during development.
From Science Daily
"We need to have 90% accuracy or greater, at the moment we've got it, but we need to make sure we get that with the kit itself," he explained.
From BBC
That explains why the "sleep treats" category is becoming more competitive.
From BBC
He also explained why he’s a fan of public-private partnerships, and why managing the details of an infrastructure project is a lot like overseeing a kitchen renovation.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
