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

STRONGEST

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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explains

"One way to picture it is that the current "twists" the phase of the coherent quantum state of the superconductor, rather like winding a spring," explains Eryin Wang, lead author of the study.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026

"For generations, these skills were passed through families," he explains.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

That also explains why stocks were holding their ground despite the leg higher in Treasury yields, Mulberry told MarketWatch via phone on Friday.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

The Wall Street Journal’s Matthew Dalton explains how we got here, why refiners can’t just produce more fuel, what U.S. export limits would do and what would bring prices down.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

“Teddy’s more of a Phanatic fan than a baseball fan,” Brie explains.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison