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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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“This isn’t a one-to-one ratio,” Carden explains, “but if you’re a farmer and you’re looking at this, you don’t see a lot of hope looking forward.”

From Salon • May 15, 2026

“Ono’s work… often takes on a political position,” Loyer explains.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

"This suggests that we were previously in a medium with lower iron-60 content, or that the cloud itself exhibits strong density variations," explains Koll.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

Billionaire investor Brad Jacobs explains why the biggest mistake investors make today is failing to take advantage of ‘infinite capital.’

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

“He’s my cat,” she explains over her shoulder.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy