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explains

VERB

make clear; give a reason for

Synonyms

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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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When people ask "how do you have the time?" she explains that it is all about time management, intention and "a really good online calendar that I just shove everyone in, and it's great".

From BBC • May 5, 2026

In an exclusive book excerpt, Joanna Stern explains how new technology could improve the odds for women like herself who have an elevated risk of cancer.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

"We do this in a sequential way, and at each position, we acquire a diffraction pattern," Zhu explains.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

“It started off very normal in the beginning, very casual,” book club member Cassandra Leisz explains.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

I nod along as Connor explains every single activity, every single trip and fall.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day